1st Edition 1897. Presentation copies of Kipling's books are seldom seen in commerce. Signed by the author to his literary agent to the title page and further inscribed by Kipling 'To A.P.W who made this edition from R.K with much gratitude Nov 98' Volume 1 of The Writings in Prose and Verse of Rudyard Kipling: in 20 volumes. In a edition of 1050 copies. This collected edition of his work was never signed by Kipling. Book is good++ and bright. Spine/edge lightened. Contents good. Excellent provenance. A really nice example.