Condition: New.
Condition: New.
Published by Alex Grosset and Co. 1899, 1899
Seller: Rod's Books & Relics, Sand springs, OK, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Charles D. Farrand and Others (illustrator). First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. Corners and extremities lightly bumped and rubbed, ffep removed. Covers lightly rubbed, but plenty of gilt still showing. Interior clean and tightly bound.
Published by Alex Grosset and Co, USA, 1899
Seller: ABOXABOOKS, Bristol, VT, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Farrand, Charles D. et al (illustrator). 1st Edition. No jacket. Covers are in rather bad condition. Spine is a bit loose. Otherwise in good condition for its age.
£ 13.09
Quantity: Over 20 available
Add to basketCondition: New. In.
£ 14.88
Quantity: Over 20 available
Add to basketCondition: New. In.
Language: English
Published by R. F. Fenno & Company, New York, 1899
Seller: Diamond Island Books, Gorham, ME, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Charles D. Farrand (illustrator). First Thus. First American edition. Decorated green cloth with gilt cover and spine lettering. Top edge gilt. A small pea size paper adhesion to back cover. A clean and tight copy with no marks or inscriptions.
£ 26.20
Quantity: Over 20 available
Add to basketCondition: New. In.
Language: English
Published by hansebooks 2017-05-31, 2017
ISBN 10: 333713680X ISBN 13: 9783337136802
Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by Alex. Grosset & Co., New York, NY, 1899
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good+. No Jacket. Farrand, Charles D. (illustrator). First American Edition. "We are all backwoodsmen and barbarians together" writes Kipling as he chronicles a trip to Calcutta, a city that "holds out false hopes of some return," one that is "not wholly foreign.say rather too familiar." In 92 deckle-edged pages, with pictorial frontispiece of the author & 2 interior plates. Orig. published in London in 1891, this is the First American Edition, First Printing, from 1899. With orange cloth-covered boards decorated in stark black & lettered in red to front & spine (the latter of which is severely faded), this slim hardcover is in Good+ condition: very clean, sewn binding strong & straight, pages mildly tanned but completely save for a gift inscription dated 1902 to ffep. The lower-outer page edges show a very faint dampstain, barely evident save for on the plates. Light exterior soil & mild rubbing to extremities; no DJ. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.
Published by Alex Grosset & Co, New York, 1899
Seller: Midway Book Store (ABAA), St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Charles D. Farrand (illustrator). First American Edition. 19.5 x 13 cm. 92pp. Frontispiece portrait and two other plates. TEG. Bound into orange cloth with red lettering and design in black. A few pages remain unopened. Spine is sun toned and has a small closed tear at the head.
Published by Alex Grosset & Sons, New York, 1899
Seller: Hirschfeld Galleries, Saint Louis, MO, U.S.A.
First Edition
Pictorial Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dj as Issued. Charles A. Farrand (illustrator). 1st American Edition. a very good copy in the original black, red and orange pictorial cloth with Hindu Gods on cover and frontis photo of Kipling, 1st ed was English. aside from a bump to top of board a near fine very good copy, text is excellent. Size: 8vo. Hard Cover.
Language: English
Published by LIGHTNING SOURCE INC, 2016
ISBN 10: 1355467535 ISBN 13: 9781355467533
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Gebunden. Condition: New. KlappentextThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original w.
Published by Alex Grosset and Company, New York, 1899
Seller: The BiblioFile, Rapid River, MI, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Charles D. Farrand (illustrator). First Edition. Stories include "Wee Willie Winkie, Baa Baa Black Sheep, His Majesty the King, The Drums of the Fore and Aft, Tod's Amendment." Green cloth boards, dk. green border design, w/ gilt accent and red titles, cover and design, very good. Some spine rub. Top edge gilt. Pages very good, clean. Frontispiece portait of Kipling w/ tissue. Several other art plates. Inscription on flyleaf. 168 pages. Book.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Mär 2025, 2025
ISBN 10: 1023523612 ISBN 13: 9781023523615
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Letters of Marque' offers a fascinating glimpse into India during the British Raj through the observant eyes of Rudyard Kipling. This travelogue provides insightful commentary on the social life and customs of the era. Kipling's keen observations paint a vivid picture of India, capturing the nuances of its culture and the complexities of its interactions with the British Empire. A valuable historical document meticulously prepared for print republication, this book explores the heart of India through a series of engaging letters. Readers interested in the history and geography of India, particularly its social dynamics and the lasting influence of British rule, will find this a captivating and informative journey. Explore India's past and experience its enduring allure through Kipling's distinctive prose.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Print on Demand.
Language: English
Published by Dodd, Mead & Company, New York, 1939
Seller: JP MOUNTAIN BOOKS, PORTLAND, OR, U.S.A.
First Edition
Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Elizabeth Farrand George (illustrator). First Edition. 1939 FIRST PRINTING of First USA Edition. Original red cloth with gilt lettering spine, publisher's embossed emblem front cover, EP maps. LACKING the uncommon dust jacket. The book has minor marks on covers (mainly on rear cover), usual faded spine and darkened spine gilt, 1cm clean split at top of spine cloth, no previous owner marks or writing on any pages, foxing opposite the photo plates (heavy for 3 or 4) but all other pages have no foxing, solid binding, complete with all plates and chart, no restorations inside or outside the book. The book measures 227mm tall x 147mm, and has 381 pages, 48 b/w photos, 2 EP maps, 1 chart, 7 appendices. The USA first edition has more photos than the first UK edition. The USA edition has a b/w photo frontispiece and 47 b/w photos on 15 double-sided leaves. The UK edition has a b/w photo frontispiece and 33 b/w photos on 15 double-sided leaves. Both have the same chapter heading illustrations. PHOTOS ARE OF ACTUAL BOOK BEING OFFERED.
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Print on Demand.
Seller: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germany
Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Print on Demand.
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Print on Demand.
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Print on Demand.
Published by Alex Grosset & Company, New York, 1899
Seller: Abacus Bookshop, Pittsford, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
hardcover. Illus. by Charles D. Farrand (illustrator). 1st. 8vo, 340 pp., Front hinge partially cracked., The first illustrated edition of Kipling's first novel; the text is "as it was originally conceived by the Writer," as opposed to the shortened version originally published with the happy ending. Bound in grey cloth with white lettering (except for the author's name in black on the spine) and a decorative gilt sunrise panel on the front cover. Very good copy in the original decorated cloth.
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Print on Demand.
Seller: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germany
Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.
Published by Dodd, Mead & Company, New York, 1939
Seller: JP MOUNTAIN BOOKS, PORTLAND, OR, U.S.A.
First Edition
Cloth. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Elizabeth Farrand George (illustrator). First Edition. FIRST PRINTING of First USA Edition. LACKING the rare dust jacket. Original red cloth with gilt lettering spine. The spine cloth is faded and stained near the top with that stain extending to the upper rear cover. The spine lettering has darkened to brown. Spine ends are frayed with loss at the tips. The word, "morphine", penned on the top of the front pastedown, otherwise there are no previous owner marks or writing on any pages, pages are not stained or marked, the facing photo plates between pages 146 and 147 once had some sticking together (common for this book) and have a 3cm wide area in the upper region where there has been lifting of the photo surface and another similar 1cm area near the lower gutter (see photo), solid binding, complete with all pages and photos/maps, no restorations. Book measures 227mm tall x 147mm, and has 381 pages, 48 b/w photos, 2 EP maps, 1 chart, 7 appendices. USA first edition has more photos than the first UK edition. USA edition has b/w photo frontispiece and 47 b/w photos on 15 double-sided leaves. UK edition has b/w photo frontispiece and 33 b/w photos on 15 double-sided leaves. Both have the same (and same number) chapter heading illustrations. PHOTOS ARE OF ACTUAL BOOK BEING OFFERED.
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 272.
Seller: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germany
Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.
Published by Dodd, Mead & Company, New York, 1939
Seller: JP MOUNTAIN BOOKS, PORTLAND, OR, U.S.A.
First Edition
Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Elizabeth Farrand George (illustrator). First Edition. FIRST PRINTING of First USA Edition. REBOUND in red cloth that closely matches the original, spine lettered in gilt closely matching the original, original map EPs preserved and placed in new cover exactly as they were in the original. BOOK CONDITION: covers are in new condition with no soiling, no rubbing, no fading. No previous owner marks or writing on any pages, NOT ex-library, tight binding, no foxing, no creased or folded pages, complete with no missing pages, no missing plates, no missing charts or maps, page 377 has two 15mm chips in outside margin (no loss of text), the map on the rear end-page has some rubbing and scuffs (see photo). As usual, LACKING the original dust jacket. Book measures 227mm tall x 147mm, and has 381 pages, 48 b/w photos, 2 EP maps, 1 chart, 7 appendices. USA first edition has more photos than the first UK edition. USA edition has b/w photo frontispiece and 47 b/w photos on 15 double-sided leaves. UK edition has b/w photo frontispiece and 33 b/w photos on 15 double-sided leaves. Both have the same (and same number) chapter heading illustrations. PHOTOS ARE OF ACTUAL BOOK BEING OFFERED.
Published by Dodd, Mead & Company, New York, 1939
Seller: JP MOUNTAIN BOOKS, PORTLAND, OR, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Elizabeth Farrand George (illustrator). First Edition. 1939 FIRST PRINTING of First USA Edition. LACKING the rare dust jacket. Includes a small, loose clipped SIGNATURE of Robert H. Bates on a thin strip of green decorated paper. It is hand-signed by Bates in dark navy pen. Original red cloth with gilt lettering spine. Exceptionally clean covers with no fading to spine (extremely uncommon for this book that nearly always has faded spine), spine gilt exceptionally bright and not dull, some very faint fading lower front outside corner and lower outside edge of rear cover (probably from dampness), thin strip of EP surface (front and back pastedowns) pulled from where DJ (not present) was most certainly onetime taped to the EPs, very solid binding (no cracking), no foxing, no restorations, no previous owner marks or writing on any pages. A superior copy of a book that often has condition problems -- rare with no fading to spine cloth and no dulling to spine gilt. The book measures 227mm tall x 147mm, and has 381 pages, 48 b/w photos, 2 EP maps, 1 chart, 7 appendices. The USA first edition has more photos than the first UK edition. The USA edition has a b/w photo frontispiece and 47 b/w photos on 15 double-sided leaves. The UK edition has a b/w photo frontispiece and 33 b/w photos on 15 double-sided leaves. Both have the same (and same number) chapter heading illustrations. PHOTOS ARE OF ACTUAL BOOK BEING OFFERED. Signed by Author(s).