KIPLING, Rudyard (1865-1936). Departmental Ditties and Other Verses. Lahore: Civil and Military Press Gazette, 1886.
The first edition of Kipling’s first published work. Kipling was made sub-editor of the Civil and Military Gazette, an Anglophone newspaper in Lahore, upon his return to India after his time at the United Service College; this volume collects his poetry printed therein. Stewart 8.
Narrow octavo (266 x 104mm). (Small repairs, corner dampstained). Original paper wrappers (lacking flap and red tape ties, as usual); custom chemise and slipcase.
KIPLING, Rudyard (1865-1936). Departmental Ditties and Other Verses. Lahore: Civil and Military Press Gazette, 1886.
The first edition of Kipling’s first published work. Kipling was made sub-editor of the Civil and Military Gazette, an Anglophone newspaper in Lahore, upon his return to India after his time at the United Service College; this volume collects his poetry printed therein. Stewart 8.
Narrow octavo (266 x 104mm). (Small repairs, corner dampstained). Original paper wrappers (lacking flap and red tape ties, as usual); custom chemise and slipcase.
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