THE COMPLETE SET OF BOMBAY EDITION OF THE WORKS OF RUDYARD KIPLING [31 VOLUMES]
Rudyard Kipling, The Bombay Edition of The Works of Rudyard Kipling, London: Macmillan and Co. Limited, 1913-1938, 31 volumes
Original buff quarter cloth with pale blue paper boards. Paper labels to spines (and a spare label inserted at the rear of each volume). Top edges gilt, others untrimmed. Silk marker ribbons. Printed on handmade paper (each)
10 x 7 in (25 x 17.7 cm) (each)
Volume one is SIGNED by Kipling on the half title page.
The Bombay Edition was printed on paper made especially for it; the endpapers were watermarked “R [elephant-headed Ganesha and lotus] K” on each of the volumes. The first 25 volumes were published between 1913 and 1919 and were limited to 1050 copies. Volume 26 was issued in 1927 in a limited edition of 1000 copies. The last five volumes were published in 1938, two years after Kipling's death, in runs of just 500 copies. Complete sets are uncommon as a result.
Thirty-one volumes published between 1913 and 1938 consisting of:
1. Plain Tales From the Hills / 2. Soldiers Three. The Story of the Gadsbys. In Black and White / 3. Wee Willie Winkie. Under the Deodars. The Phantom Rickshaw, and Other Stories / 4. From Sea to Sea and Other Sketches: Letters of Travel, Volume 1 / 5. From Sea to Sea and Other Sketches: Letters of Travel, Volume 2 / 6. Life’s Handicap: Being Stories of Mine Own People / 7. The Light That Failed / 8. The Naulakha: A Story of West and East, by Rudyard Kipling and Wolcott Balestier / 9. Many Inventions / 10. 'Captains Courageous': A Story of the Grand Banks / 11. The Jungle Book / 12. The Second Jungle Book / 13. The Day’s Work / 14. Stalky & Co / 15. Kim / 16. Just So Stories: For Little Children; Illustrated by the Author / 17. Traffics and Discoveries / 18. Puck of Pook's Hill / 19. Rewards and Fairies / 20. Actions and Reactions / 21. Departmental Ditties. Barrack-Room Ballads and Other Verses / 22. The Five Nations. The Seven Seas / 23. Songs From Books / 24. A Diversity of Creatures / 25. The Years Between. The Muse Among the Motors / 26. Debits and Credits / 27. Letters of Travel 1892-1913 and other stories / 28. Land and Sea Tales for scouts and guides 'Thy Servant a Dog' / 29. A Book of Words. Selections from speeches and addresses delivered between 1906 & 1927 / 30. Limits and Renewals / 31. Souvenirs of France. Something of Myself. To my friends known and unknown
RUDYARD KIPLING’S BOMBAY EDITION: A SIGNED COPY OF HIS DEFINITIVE COLLECTED WORKS, 1913–1938
The Bombay Edition of The Works of Rudyard Kipling refers to a comprehensive collection of the literary works of the British author Rudyard Kipling, which was published in the early 20th century.
Rudyard Kipling (1865 - 1936) was a British author, poet, and novelist, best known for his works such as The Jungle Book, Kim, Gunga Din, and The Man Who Would Be King. Kipling was born in Bombay, British India (now Mumbai, India), and his experiences in India heavily influenced his writing. His diverse body of work often explored themes related to colonialism, cultural identity, and the complexities of British-Indian relations.
The Bombay Edition of Kipling's works is a prestigious and comprehensive collection of his writings. The British publishing house Macmillan and Company published it between 1913 and 1927.
The Bombay Edition of Rudyard Kipling's works is named as a homage to his connection to the city of Bombay, where he was born and spent a considerable portion of his early life. The edition's name serves to highlight his ties to India and the profound influence that the country, its culture, and its people had on his literary works. It is considered one of the most extensive and valuable collections of an author's works.
The Bombay Edition includes Kipling's poems, stories, novels, essays, and other writings, providing a comprehensive view of his literary output. The edition is noted not only for its content but also for its high production quality. The volumes are often bound in high-quality materials and feature elegant typography and illustrations. For its thoroughness and the care taken in its publication, it enjoys high regard among collectors, academics, and Kipling enthusiasts. Kipling's works are considered emblematic of the era's colonial literature, and the collection offers valuable insights into the literary and cultural landscape of the time.
The Bombay Edition continues to be sought after by collectors of fine books and Kipling enthusiasts. It stands as a testament to Kipling's literary legacy and his enduring impact on literature.
Due to its limited production and age, The Bombay Edition can be quite rare and expensive to acquire. Collectors often seek out individual volumes or complete sets through antiquarian book dealers, auctions, and specialised rare book shops. Overall, The Bombay Edition of The Works of Rudyard Kipling is a significant literary collection that showcases the prolific and diverse talents of the author. It's a testament to Kipling's lasting influence on literature and his ability to capture the essence of the times in which he lived.
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