Rudyard Kipling Captain Courageous 1897 Century Co. Illustrated Book For Sale

Captain Courageous
By Rudyard Kipling
Doubleday & McClure Co., New York — 1897
Printed at The De Vinne PressA beautiful and highly collectible late-19th-century decorative cloth edition of Kipling’s classic maritime novel.Bound in deep forest green cloth with striking gilt lettering and a detailed gilt ship emblem on the front cover. The top page edge retains its original gold gilding, still bright and reflective, a wonderful indicator of careful ownership over the past century.The cover color remains vibrant, the gilt is unusually well preserved, and the pages are clean throughout.This volume presents exceptionally well on a shelf and would make a wonderful addition to any antiquarian library or classic literature collectionConditionVery Good antique condition.
   •   Binding remains solid
   •   Hinge shows some cracking but is firmly attached
   •   Pages are clean with no writing noted
   •   No dust jacket (as typical for books of this era)
   •   Gilt remains bright
   •   Cloth shows minimal wear for its agePlease review photos carefully, as they form part of the description.Stored in a protective cover for many years and handled with care.Why Collectors Value This EditionLate-1800s decorative bindings are increasingly sought after for both reading libraries and interior design collections. Kipling remains one of the most widely collected authors of the period, and attractive copies like this are becoming harder to find in such well-preserved condition.Ships carefully packed in a box (never a mailer) to protect the binding.Feel free to message with any questions!