From Sea to Sea Rudyard Kipling 1914 Macmillan Service Edition Volumes 1 2 3
- SKU: 9.7.26 JM SeaToSea3volumes
- Style: Vintage
- Condition: Pre-owned- Fair
From Sea to Sea and Other Sketches by Rudyard Kipling - 1914 Macmillan Service Edition Hardbacks (Volumes 1, 2, and 3 Only)
Up for auction is a fascinating three-volume partial set of Rudyard Kipling’s classic travel work, From Sea to Sea.
Published in 1914 by Macmillan and Co., these hardbacks are part of the collectible "Service Edition" produced in a compact pocket format just as the First World War began.
This listing includes Volumes 1, 2, and 3 of the collection (please note that Volume 4 is missing from this set).
Published in 1914 by Macmillan and Co., these hardbacks are part of the collectible "Service Edition" produced in a compact pocket format just as the First World War began.
This listing includes Volumes 1, 2, and 3 of the collection (please note that Volume 4 is missing from this set).
About the Collection
Historical Travelogues: Compiled from letters and journalistic travel reports written between 1887 and 1889, From Sea to Sea chronicles Kipling’s formative journeys across India, as well as his expansive voyage back to England via the Americas.
The Service Edition: Designed with a distinct dark blue cloth binding and elegant gilt lettering on the spine, these volumes are highly sought after by collectors trying to piece together complete vintage runs of Kipling's bibliography.
Historical Travelogues: Compiled from letters and journalistic travel reports written between 1887 and 1889, From Sea to Sea chronicles Kipling’s formative journeys across India, as well as his expansive voyage back to England via the Americas.
The Service Edition: Designed with a distinct dark blue cloth binding and elegant gilt lettering on the spine, these volumes are highly sought after by collectors trying to piece together complete vintage runs of Kipling's bibliography.
Condition Report
Overall Condition: Pre-owned with significant age-related wear, but remaining a highly charming, solid, and readable collection.
Covers and Spines: The blue cloth boards and bindings remain structurally good and intact. The distinctive gilt lettering on the spines is still visible. There is visible wear at the corners of the spines.
Pages and Edges: The internal text blocks display limited foxing. However, the outer paper edges show significant handling wear along the bottom and side margins.
Dust Jackets: Missing. These books are sold without their original paper dust covers.
Please inspect all high-resolution listing photos carefully to assess the precise exterior wear and contents.
Overall Condition: Pre-owned with significant age-related wear, but remaining a highly charming, solid, and readable collection.
Covers and Spines: The blue cloth boards and bindings remain structurally good and intact. The distinctive gilt lettering on the spines is still visible. There is visible wear at the corners of the spines.
Pages and Edges: The internal text blocks display limited foxing. However, the outer paper edges show significant handling wear along the bottom and side margins.
Dust Jackets: Missing. These books are sold without their original paper dust covers.
Please inspect all high-resolution listing photos carefully to assess the precise exterior wear and contents.
