Rudyard Kipling Kim 1901 For Sale

KIM – Rudyard Kipling – 1901 Macmillan London – TRUE FIRST EDITION – Original Cloth⸻DescriptionOffered here is a genuine first edition, first printing of Kim by Rudyard Kipling, published in London by Macmillan and Co., Limited in 1901 — one of Kipling’s most celebrated and enduring novels.This copy is housed in its original publisher’s deep red/maroon cloth binding, with gilt spine lettering and the gilt elephant medallion on the front board, exactly as issued. This is not a later reprint, colonial edition, book club issue, or rebinding.Publication Details
• Author: Rudyard Kipling
• Title: Kim
• Publisher: Macmillan and Co., Limited
• Place: London
• Year: 1901
• Edition: First Edition, First PrintingCondition
• Binding: Original cloth, firm and square
• Gilt: Bright and legible on spine and front board
• Boards: Clean with only light age wear
• Spine: Tight, no repairs observed
• Corners & edges: Minor wear consistent with age
• Pages: Clean, complete, and intact
• Dust Jacket: None (rarely survives)Overall condition is Very Good for a 125-year-old book and well above average for copies of this title, which are often found rebound or heavily worn.Why This Copy Matters
• Kim was first published in 1901 — this is the original Macmillan issue
• One of Kipling’s most important works, central to English literature and colonial-era fiction
• Increasingly scarce in original cloth
• A highly collectible cornerstone for Kipling collectorsAuthenticityAll details correspond exactly to known bibliographic points for the true first edition. Please review photos carefully; they form part of the description.⸻Shipping
• Shipped well-packed and insured
• Books are protected with collector-appropriate care
• Ships within 1 business day⸻Final NotesSerious collectors know how difficult it is to find Kim in original cloth in this condition. This is a solid, honest first edition offered at a fair market price.Feel free to message with questions — knowledgeable inquiries welcome.