- 112
Kipling, Rudyard.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Departmental Ditties and Other Verses. Lahore: The Civil and Military Gazette Press, [1886]
tall 8vo, first edition, one of approximately 350 copies, original printed tan wrappers in the form of an envelope, with flap bearing the representation of a seal, the front cover serving as the title-page, lacking red tie, fraying and tears to wrappers (one affecting title), rust-marks from staples, dust-staining
Literature
Stewart 8; Livingston 10; Martindell 7
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This collection of satirical verses on the official community in India was considered by Kipling to be his first book: he claimed it as such in his contribution to My First Book, edited by Jerome K. Jerome in 1894. It was, in fact, the first over which he had sole responsibility for publication, and which was entirely written by him.