Kipling (Rudyard) Just So Stories
£195
For Little Children
London, Macmillan, 1902.
First edition, first impression. Small 4to. Original red pictorial cloth.
This collection of origin stories explains how various animals acquired their distinctive features, such as “How the Leopard Got His Spots.” The tales are known for their imaginative narratives and playful language.
In stock
Cloth slightly rubbed and bumped at extremities, spine very slightly dulled, otherwise a very good copy.
Illustrations by the author.
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