Second printing of the US separate edition, unauthorised, and the first illustrated edition. Six half-page drawings by McManus in vivid orange. The poem was first collected by Kipling in Barrack Room Ballads and Other Verses (1892). One of the best-loved of Kipling's poems. There have been many musical settings including a rendition by Frank Sinatra. From the library of Hugh Walpole with his bookplate. 8vo., original orange cloth backed coarse cloth lettered in orange, endpapers with palm tree design (variant B). Richards A118.

Seller Inventory # 40219

Contact seller about this item

Report this item

Bibliographic details

Title: Mandalay with Drawings by Blanche McManus
Author: KIPLING, Rudyard
Publisher: New York Issued from the Publishing House of M.F. Mansfield and A. Wessels. 1899
Publication year: 1899

G. Heywood Hill Ltd ABA

London, United Kingdom

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since August 23, 2012

Association member:

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Item	9 to 21 business days	3 to 8 business days
First item	US$ 17.41	US$ 33.47

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

Bank Wire Transfer
Direct Debit

Store description

"The biggest little bookshop in the world". London's pre-eminent independent bookshop established in 1936 and still in the heart of Mayfair. As well as offering rare and antiquarian editions - and the best in new writing - Heywood Hill builds bespoke private and corporate libraries and offers the world's most personalised literary subscription services. We are delighted to appraise single items and formed collections for acquisition or brokerage.

Specialty

Art and Architecture, Gardening, Antiquarian, Childrens, Travel, Biography, History, Literature

Association member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

G. Heywood Hill Ltd. ABA

10 Curzon Street
London, United Kingdom W1J 5HH

Contact sellerView this seller's itemsView seller's storefront

Mandalay with Drawings by Blanche McManus

Item description from seller