Under the Deodars

Allahabad & London: A. H. Wheeler & Co, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington Ltd., 1888. First edition. Brochure/Pamphlet. Very Good Indeed. 8.5" by 5.5. None. A scarce and well-preserved first edition of this early work by Rudyard Kipling. Most renowned for 'The Jungle Book', 'Kim' and 'Just so Stories', Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) is seen as a pioneer for the short story form and a classic author of children's fiction. He was born in India, the inspiration behind a vast amount of his writings, which include 'The Jungle Book', 'Just So Stories' and 'Kim'.'Under the Deodars' is a short story collection, featuring six stories. This edition was first published for the Indian Railway Library in Allahabad and London. The Indian Railway Library was a series of pamphlets intended to offer cheap 'throwaway' reading material for travellers, and began as an idea of Kipling's to fund his return to England. 'Under the Deodars' was his fourth release of six for the Library.In the publisher's original paper wraps, with green-grey wraps illustrated by Kipling's father, John Lockwood Kipling. In paper wraps. Externally with some wear and minor loss to the paper at the edges. Internally firmly bound, pages bright and clean. Very Good Indeed