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A smart copy of this tongue-in-cheek poem from Rudyard Kipling, illustrated throughout. Of this edition, five hundred copies were printed on Strathmore Deckle Edge Paper of which this is one. Illustrated throughout. A tongue-in-cheek poem in a breach of promise, or contract to marry case, in which the narrator is asked by his fiancé to choose between her and his cigars. Written by Joseph Rudyard Kipling, an English novelist, short-story writer, poet, and journalist. Illustrated by Blanche McManus, an American writer and artist.From the library of A. P. Watt & A. S. Watt of A. P. Watt and Son, literary agent of Rudyard Kipling. In the original quarter yellow cloth binding with paper covered boards. Externally, smart with light wear and marks to the boards. Front hinge failed. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd spot. Age toning to the endpapers. Good.