Rudyard Kipling — Kim

London, Macmillan and Co, 1901 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition, first impression of this classic spy novel by Rudyard Kipling. The first edition, first impression. This first UK edition was actually published one day after its release in the US.This spy novel was written by short story pioneer and classic author of children's fiction,  Rudyard Kipling, who is known as a pioneer for the short story form and a classic author of children's fiction. '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 a frontispiece - retaining the original tissue guard - and nine plates. Collated, complete.With a publisher's advertisement leaf to the rear. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Ink marks to tail of front board. Bumping to back strip head and tail, with rubbing to joints. Head and tail of front joint starting, with board firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Title page age toned. Pages bright, with instances of light spotting. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .