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Antique Poetry Book, Barrack Room Ballads, Rudyard Kipling, Literary Classic

$467.48
£343
€402.19
CA$644.93
A$717.19
CHF 376.68
MX$8,768.39
NOK 4,693.85
SEK 4,425.03
DKK 3,001.62

About the Item

This is an antique copy of Barrack-Room Ballads by Rudyard Kipling, a highly regarded bound and illustrated song and poetry collection, dating to 1898. Retaining its intact, original order with light age markings, this volume captures the vitality of Kipling’s work, presented in his distinctive vernacular style. Antique bound poetry and song book – this edition published by Methuen in 1898 Bound in cloth over board with gold titling to the spine Presented across 208 pages, with a 40-page addenda for completeness Features 21 principal poems, alongside a gathering of further works Written in Kipling’s celebrated vernacular style, capturing the soldier’s voice with authenticity and wit Part of the wider Kipling poetic canon, including The Seven Seas and The Five Nations In intact and original order, showing only gentle, time-earned markings A fine volume for collectors of Victorian poetry, Rudyard Kipling, and military-inspired literature Ideal for display within a personal library, reading room, or scholarly collection This distinguished copy of Barrack-Room Ballads presents a superb opportunity to own an authentic late 19th century edition of Kipling’s work. Delivered ready to enjoy. Dimensions: Max Width: 13cm (5'') Max Depth: 2.5cm (1'') Max Height: 19.5cm (7.75'')
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.68 in (19.5 cm)Width: 5.12 in (13 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Late Victorian (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in original, intact time-worn condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 253531stDibs: LU2645346486692

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