Land and Sea Tales for Scouts & Guides.
by Rudyard Kipling
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good/No D/J
- Seller
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Diss, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Great Britain: Macmillan & Co., 1923. No D/J. The book is tight and clean (previous owners inscription to front free end paper) (some minor shelf wear and bumping, fading to cover) Land and Sea Tales brings together a collection of Kipling's strikingly honest short stories. As with many of his other works, these tales take on the themes of bravery and honour in the face of adversity, and more often than not in the face of war - perhaps Kipling's greatest preoccupation. With an international cast of characters set in a host of exotic and dangerous locations, this rich selection. Originally written for the scout and guide groups that Kipling was so dedicated to, now some Ninety years on, these tales are eminently suitable for readers of all ages. (A good reading/working/reference copy.) , Children's Collectibles or Collectible and Rare Books. You will receive the book seen in the image.. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Thus. Decorative Cloth. Good/No D/J.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Besleys Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- MC1858
- Title
- Land and Sea Tales for Scouts & Guides.
- Author
- Rudyard Kipling
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No D/J
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Thus
- Publisher
- Macmillan & Co.
- Place of Publication
- Great Britain
- Date Published
- 1923
- Keywords
- HISTORY. CHILDRES BOOKS. BOY SCOUTS. GIRL REFERENCE. ADVENTURE. GAMES. GUIDES. BROWNIES. CUBS. COLLECTIBLE. COLLECTABLE. CHILDRENS BOOK. RECOMMENDED. SHORT STORIES. VICTORIAN LITERATURE.
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Besleys Books
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Diss, Norfolk
About Besleys Books
Besleys Books - we a family run business with over 40 years experience in the booktrade. Internet only - books not stored at premises, no callers please.
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- Cloth
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- Shelf Wear
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- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.