Search Results: 19th century history of Indian Railway Literature from Rachel Smith Books

Wee Willie Winkie and Other Stories.Kipling, Rudyard. A Fine- copy in a Fine binding by Bayntun of Bath England.The Other Stories are: Baa, Baa, Black Sheep. His Majesty The King. The Drum Of The Fore And Aft. This copy is number 6 in a series of short stories from the Indian Railway library. Price was one Rupee.Published by A H Wheeler & Co. Allahabad. Pp 96. (One page of adverts.) The binding is by Bayntun of Bath England and is a red 3/4 patterned calf over red cloth boards. The binding shows no wear and is very attractive with gilt lettering on the spine. The publisher's pictorial wraps are present and bound in with the text in proper sequence rather at the end of the text as in some cases. The text, except for some light spotting on the advertisement and the title page is clean, bright and without any tears or markings. The rear bound in cover with the "two soldiers" has a few chips around the edges, (see photos). The issue points support this copy being the second issue of the First Edition. A… Read More