1901 Kim Rudyard Kipling First Edition First Impression Illustrated

Description: Click here to see our other books! Kim Rudyard Kipling 1901 Macmillan and Co., Limited : London 8" by 5" [6], 413, [3pp.] SUMMARY The first edition, first impression of this classic novel from Rudyard Kipling, with illustrations. First Edition,Illustrated,Original Binding,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION First edition, first impression. Bound in the publisher's original red cloth, with a gilt elephant to the front cover. This intriguing spy novel was written by prize-winning author, Rudyard Kipling, who is known as a pioneer for the short story form and a classic author of children's fiction. He was born in India, providing the inspiration behind a vast amount of his writings. 'Kim' was originally published as a serial in McClure's Magazine between 1900 and 1901; the story takes place against the backdrop of the political conflict between Russia and Britain in Central Asia. Illustrated with nine plates and a frontispiece. Collated, complete. Contains a leaf of publisher's advertisements to the rear. CONDITION Bound in the publisher's original red cloth. Externally, very good, with light rubbing to the extremities and spine. Slight bumping to the head and tail of the spine, with the odd mark to cloth. Very small tears to the tail of the rear joint and spine tail. Scattered spotting to endpapers. Front hinge is a little strained, but holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the occasional light scattered spotting. Blue pencil marks to the advertising page. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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