The Years Between Kipling, Rudyard Literature

First edition, one of 30 printed on Japan vellum. Title printed in red and black. xiii, 159 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. One of 30 copies. Deluxe limited issue of the first edition, one of 30 copies on Japanese vellum. The title refers to the period between the South African War and the Armistice in 1918. The book's forty-five poems and series of epitaphs is considered by some Kipling scholars as his darkest work. The trade edition was printed in an enormous run of 10,000 copies, and there were 200 copies on hand-made paper. This very limited issue of 30 copies on Japanese vellum is scarce in the market. Richards A320; Stewart 434; Livingston 442; Martindell 164; Grolier 502; Ballard CXCII; Bleiler, The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 957; Bleiler; Checklist of Fantastic Literature, p.170. Provenance: Edward B. King (bookplate) Bound in white linen boards and a vellum spine, gilt stamped, t.e.g.Moderate soiling to vellum, a few spots along top edges, otherwise fine Title printed in red and black. xiii, 159 pp. 1 vols. 8vo First edition, one of 30 printed on Japan vellum.