Tales of East and West. By Rudyard Kipling. Illustrated by Charles Raymond. Illustrated Edition. Heritage Press. Avon, 1973.

Rudyard Kipling produced some of the most exceptional children’s stories and adventure novels of all time. In 1907, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Over the decades, his stories have remained in print and shaped the minds of readers all over the world. This illustrated edition contains one of his best collections: the Tales of East and West. With stories selected by editor Bernard Bergonzi, this collection showcases Kipling’s range of subject matter across his entire career. Some stories are folklore, others more literary. Many involve supernatural elements. Together the stories prove his incredible talent. Alongside the text are illustrations by Charles Raymond, making this edition particularly engaging.

This illustrated edition is in near-fine condition. In the original quarter cloth over marbled boards, fine. Text block fine. Top edge dyed green. In the original marbled slipcase, very good with some soiling, chipping, and closed tears to edges.

A near-fine Heritage Press copy of Kipling’s Tales of East and West.