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Kipling, Rudyard.
Just So Stories [LIMITED EDITION signed by the illustrator].
Publisher: Folio Society, London;
Date of Publication: 2012
Stock Code: 12245
Number 174 in a limited edition of only 1,000 copies only. Quarto, pp.,197. With 14 tipped in colour illustrations, including frontispiece and a numbered hand-printed etching, SIGNED by the artist, and 9 further monochrome tail-pieces. Vellum quarter binding with titles blocked in 22-carat gold to spine, blocked in four metallic foils; top edge gilt; tan pictorial endpapers. Printed on Cordier Wove paper and housed in a copper-coloured solander box, with title label laid on and promotional prospectus loosely inserted. An extremely handsome copy, which is in Fine condition and appears unread with no annotations or inscriptions. Slipcase shows small areas of unobtrusive surface scuffing and single small bruise to one edge; near fine condition. Sumptuous edition which contains all twelve of the iconic Just So Stories, along with ‘The Tabu Tale’. With an Introduction by Michael Morpurgo and glorious illustrations by Niroot Puttapipat. Heavyweight so a contribution towards increased postage costs will be requested for overseas delivery. £600.00