{"product_id":"signed-the-writings-of-rudyard-kipling-37-vol-1897-1932-170-of-204","title":"SIGNED!!!! THE WRITINGS OF RUDYARD KIPLING 37 VOL (1897-1932) (#170 of 204)","description":"\u003cp\u003eExtremely SCARCE complete collection. I can only find a single volume available online from this collection. Many of the covers show significant wear with bumping, peeling of spines, fraying. Deckle-edged pages, some of which are darkened on the outside edges. Top edge of pages in gilt. Bindings are tight and pages are clean and straight. All significant flaws will be pointed out below. If you would like additional pictures, please reach out, I am limited on the amount I can post. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNumbered Limited Edition. This collection is number 170 of 204, printed throughout on Japan paper. \"Bound in yellow raw silk, and green half levant morocco spines, at $4 per subscription-set copy. Kipling's royalty rate was set at 15% on the retail price, or 30 cents per volume on the trade set and 60 cents per volume on the limited edition, and (though he thought the yellow silk a trifle too yellow) he was rightly pleased with the Edition de Luxe result, writing to Doubleday that upon viewing the first two volumes in their box on the drawing room table: each time I look at them I feel as though I had just had a shave and a shampoo at Hoffman House; a Turkish bath a new suit of dress clothes; a Sherry's dinner and a green mint and a cigar (14 March 1897, Letters 2, P. 290). x, [ii], 292pp. Approximately 8 ½ inches tall.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSIGNED!!! Limits and Renewals (1932). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine is faded and rubbed but fully attached. Beautiful signed edition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCaptains Courageous: A Story of the Grand Banks (1898). Spine cover is not attached, but included. Light fraying along corners and edges. Binding still tight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVerses 1889-1896 (1897). Light foxing to first few pages. Spine is significantly bumped and rubbed, spine cover has large chip, and is almost completely detached. Light fraying to edges. Binding still tight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Jungle Book (1897). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is not attached. Light fraying along corners and edges. Binding still tight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Second Jungle Book (1897). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is not attached. Light fraying along corners and edges. Binding still tight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Day's Work: Part One (1899). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is not attached. Light fraying along corners and edges. Binding still tight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom Sea to Sea: Part I: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is not attached. Light fraying along corners and edges. Silk is peeling away along edges. Binding still tight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Sea to Sea: Part II: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is bumped and chipped. Light fraying along corners and edges. Silk is peeling away along at parts. Binding still tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom Sea to Sea: Letters of Travel Part III (1899). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine is significantly bumped and rubbed, spine cover is cracked at edges and starting to pull away from book body. Light fraying to edges. Binding still tight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEarly Verse (1900). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is not attached. Light fraying along corners and edges. Binding still tight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Light That Failed (1897). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is not attached but has been taped on. Light fraying along corners and edges. Binding still tight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Naulahka: A story of West and East (1897). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine is significantly bumped and rubbed, spine cover is cracked at edges and starting to pull away from book body. Light fraying to edges. Binding still tight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Black and White (1897). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is not attached, but included. Light fraying along corners and edges. Binding still tight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlain Tales from the Hills (1897). THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE HAND NUMBERED page, still believed to be a part of the collection, the page is just missing Spine cover is not attached. Front cover is no longer attached to book body, back cover is attached. Binding is subsequently loose. Light fraying along corners and edges. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoldiers Three and Military Tales: Part I (1897). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is not attached. Light fraying along corners and edges. Binding still tight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Day's Work Part II (1899). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is not attached. Light fraying along corners and edges. Binding still tight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomething of Myself: For My Friends  Known and Unknown (1938). Spine bumped and significant rubbing but still attached. Light fraying on edges. Binding tight. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Years Between and Poems From History (1919). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpine bumped and significant rubbing but still attached, large chip at top of spine. Light fraying on edges. Binding tight. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLetters of Travel 1892-1913 (1920). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine bumped and significant rubbing but still attached. Light fraying on edges. Binding tight. Includes letters from the publisher addressing a flaw in the book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Soldiers Three and Military Tales: Part II (1897). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine bumped and significant rubbing but still attached. Light fraying on edges. Silk peeling away in a few small places. Binding tight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Phantom 'Rickshaw and Other Stories (1897). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is not attached. Light fraying along corners and edges. Silk is peeling away at the front slightly. Binding still tight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnder the Deodars * The Story of the Gadsbys *  Wee Willie Winkie (1897). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is not attached. Light fraying along corners and edges. Silk is peeling away at the front slight. Binding still tight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKim (1902). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is barely attached with significant rubbing. Light fraying along corners and edges. Silk is peeling away in a few small spots. Binding still tight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJust So Stories For Little Children (1903). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is not attached. Light fraying along corners and edges. Silk is peeling away at the front slightly. Cover is discolored along edges. Binding still tight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Five Nations (1903). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine attached but significant chipping and rubbing. Light fraying along corners and edges. Silk is peeling away at the front slightly. Cover is discolored along edges. Binding still tight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePuck of Pook's Hill (1906). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is not attached. Light fraying along corners and edges. Silk is peeling away significantly at the back and front. Binding still tight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWar Writings and Poems (1937). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is attached but significant rubbing and discoloration. Light fraying along corners and edges. Silk is peeling away at the front. Binding still tight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDebits and Credits (1926). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is attached but faded with rubbing. Light fraying along corners and edges. Silk is frayed by spine at the front slightly. Cover is discolored. Binding still tight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Book of Words (1928). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is attached but faded with rubbing. Binding still tight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLand and Sea Tales (1937). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is attached but faded with rubbing. Light fraying along corners and edges. Binding still tight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStalky \u0026amp; Co. (1900). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is not attached. Light fraying along corners and edges. Silk is peeling away along edges. Binding still tight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTraffics and Discoveries (1904). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is attached but significant bumping, discoloration and chipping. Heavy fraying along corners and edges. Silk is peeling away significantly at the front. Binding still tight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eActions and Reactions (1909). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is not attached, tape mars on cover. Light fraying along corners and edges. Silk is peeling away lightly along edges. Binding still tight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRewards and Fairies (1910). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is not attached. Light fraying along corners and edges. Light discoloration on edges of spine. Binding still tight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Diversity of Creatures (1917). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is not attached. Light fraying along corners and edges. Silk is discolored and dark. Binding still tight.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Irish Guards in the Great War: Part I (1923). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is not attached but is included. Silk is discolored and dark. Dark stain on front cover. Binding still tight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Irish Guards in the Great War: Part II (1923). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpine cover is attached but significant fading, rubbing and light chipping. Silk is discolored and dark.Binding still tight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Ex Libris Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49518300496099,"sku":"EXL002642\/EXL002643","price":1999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5675\/7951\/products\/IMG_0721_a928c976-42da-49a2-975c-14d82b2d594b.jpg?v=1660323434","url":"https:\/\/www.exlibrismichigan.com\/products\/signed-the-writings-of-rudyard-kipling-37-vol-1897-1932-170-of-204","provider":"Ex Libris Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}