KIPLING, RUDYARD — Abaft the Funnel

KIPLING, Rudyard. ABAFT THE FUNNEL. New York: B.W. Dodge & Co. 1909. First edition, pirated first issue binding. Among the earliest copies bound. Embossed and lettered in gold. The binding is textured to highlight the pictorial design. This copy has been over-opened between pages 8 and 9. There is some shelfwear at the heel, crown and the outside corners. The gold lettering is bright, though the black illustration has been rubbed in one spot. This is a very good copy. (Livingston #328). Ill.: FE.