1918 Just So Stories, Rudyard Kipling Book

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This extraordinary antique copy of 'Just So Stories' by Rudyard Kipling remains a children's classic, 122 years after it was … more This extraordinary antique copy of 'Just So Stories' by Rudyard Kipling remains a children's classic, 122 years after it was first published (1902).. This is a later printing (1918) from Doubleday, Page & Company. The first three of these animal stories, written an illustrated by Kipling, were first told to his young daughter, Effie, at bedtime. She wanted the stories told exactly the same way, every night - thus "just so,"This book was sold at The Old Corner Book Store in Boston (see small tag first free end paper (also inscribed Christmas, 1918). This lovely, 250-page hardcover book is clean, bright and unmarked inside. The gilt titles on cover and spine are vivid, as is the top stain. There is only a very mild hint of wear. It is uncommon to find a popular antique children's book in this remarkable condition. Of interest to children's book and Kipling collectors - and animal lovers, everywhere. It will be sent, carefully packed, with tracking. less