Rudyard Kipling; Walter de la Mare — St Andrews: Two Poems

London, A. & C. Black, 1926. Hardback. A richly illustrated edition of these two memorial poems, written by Rudyard Kipling and Walter de la Mare to benefit St Andrews University. Kipling was the rector of St Andrews University between 1922 and 1925; these poems were both written recounting memories of the city for the university's benefit.Most renowned for 'The Jungle Book', 'Kim' and 'Just so Stories', Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) is seen as a pioneer for the short story form and a classic author of children's fiction. He was born in India, the inspiration behind a vast amount of his writings, which include 'The Jungle Book', 'Just So Stories' and 'Kim&apos. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907, becoming the youngest ever recipient and first English language writer to do so.Walter de la Mare (1873-1956) was an English poet and short story writer remembered for his children's works and horror stories.Illustrated with sixteen etchings of St. Andrews by Malcolm Patterson. Collated, complete. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Externally very smart, a touch faded to the spine. Ownership inscription to the front endpaper. Internally firmly bound, pages are bright and clean. A small inch long tear to the half title page. Near Fine . Ill.: Malcolm Patterson. Near Fine .