A Fleet in Being Notes of Two Trips With the Channel Squadron
by Rudyard Kipling
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Indeed
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1898. First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 7.5" by 5". None. The first edition of Rudyard Kipling's many articles on the power of the Royal Navy, and the British Channel Fleet. The first edition of this work.Rudyard Kipling's series of articles about the British Channel Fleet, written as he as involved in the debate about Britain's response to the rise of Germany's naval power.Kipling is best known for his novel 'The Jungle Book', however he was a prolific writer of poems, novels, and short stories. Being born in India inspired much of his work, and he went on to become one of the most popular writers of his time. The original blue front wrap is bound in.Prior owner's ink inscription to the front wrap, 'M. E. Coulson'. Rebound is a full cloth binding, with the front wrap bound in. Externally, the boards are a little discoloured. A few minor marks to the boards and spine. Light bumping to the head and tail fo the spine and to the extremities. Light spots to the fore edge. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with just a couple of occasional light spots. Very Good Indeed
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 755P25
- Title
- A Fleet in Being Notes of Two Trips With the Channel Squadron
- Author
- Rudyard Kipling
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Macmillan and Co., Limited
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1898
- Size
- 7.5" by 5"
- Keywords
- A Fleet in Being Notes of Two Trips With the Channel Squadron A Fleet in Being rudyard kipling channel fleet A Fleet in Being travel articles
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Rooke Books
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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