The feet of the young men [Signed by Kipling]

Rudyard Kipling, The Feet of the Young Men, New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1920, first edition

xxiii, [89] pages with 89 black and white photographic plates by Lewis R. Freeman; original dark tan boards with vellum spine; gray endpapers with alternating gammadion and anchor device.
9.5 x 6.25 in (24.1 x 15.8 cm)

Signed on the colophon in fountain pen, "Rudyard Kipling." This is a limited-edition copy numbered 45 from a limited edition of 377 copies.

The Feet of the Young Men is a poem by Rudyard Kipling that was first published in a magazine in December 1897. It was later included in his 1903 poetry collection, The Five Nations. In 1920, a special limited edition of the poem was published by Doubleday, Page & Company in Garden City, New York. This edition was limited to 377 copies, each signed by Kipling, and featured photographic illustrations by Lewis R Freeman.

The poem reflects Kipling's deep appreciation for exploration and the adventurous spirit of youth, themes that resonate throughout his body of work. The 1920 limited edition stands out not only for its exclusivity but also for Freeman's photographic contributions, which complement Kipling's verse by providing visual context to the poem's themes.

This limited edition is a testament to Kipling's enduring legacy and the timeless appeal of his exploration-themed poetry.

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