Kipling (Rudyard). The Ballad of East & West [... The Explanation ... The Legend of Evil], c.1900, calligraphic manuscript in black ink on thick wove paper, 11 leaves (and 2 medial blanks) most written on rectos and versos, in 3 parts each with illuminated title-page, 15 illuminated initials in total (all but one full-page), pale blue linen tape-supports along gutter of each opening, gift inscription 'To Olive. Being a promise fulfilled. Reg. W. Taylor' to initial blank, edges untrimmed, contemporary binding of reversed calf, interlocking monogram 'OBC' within black frame hand-painted to front cover, neat repairs to spine and front joint, large 8vo (25.5 x 17.2 cm) (Qty: 1)
Kipling (Rudyard). The Ballad of East & West [... The Explanation ... The Legend of Evil], c.1900, calligraphic manuscript in black ink on thick wove paper, 11 leaves (and 2 medial blanks) most written on rectos and versos, in 3 parts each with illuminated title-page, 15 illuminated initials in total (all but one full-page), pale blue linen tape-supports along gutter of each opening, gift inscription 'To Olive. Being a promise fulfilled. Reg. W. Taylor' to initial blank, edges untrimmed, contemporary binding of reversed calf, interlocking monogram 'OBC' within black frame hand-painted to front cover, neat repairs to spine and front joint, large 8vo (25.5 x 17.2 cm) (Qty: 1)
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