Rudyard Kipling — Kim

London, Macmillan and Co. Limited, 1901 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition, first impression of this classic novel from Rudyard Kipling, with illustrations. 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. 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. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .