KIM.
London: Macmillan and Co., 1901. First edition. This British version reportedly differs greatly from the U.S. one [Livingston 250]. 8vo gilt-stamped red cloth boards; raised gilt-stamped elephant emblem on front cover; top edge gilt; 413 pages plus 2 pages publisher's ads. Ten full-plate illustrations by J. Lockwood Kipling (Kipling's father), including the tissue-guarded frontispiece. Previous owner's initials at head of title page, covers lightly soiled, spine ends a little rubbed, otherwise better than very good with interior quite bright and free from foxing. This copy with Macmillan bookmark-style flyer laid in advertising 16 "Six-Shilling Novels" for the "Autumn Season, 1901." KIM, which is first on the list, is billed as being "Ready Oct. 1." Pale green light cardstock measuring approximately 2.75 x 7"; printed on both sides in black; dated Sept. 25, 1901 ("W.25.9.01"). One small corner chip otherwise quite good.
Item #72433
Price: $1,250.00