Rudyard Kipling's Kim is a masterpiece of fiction. It perhaps demonstrates, for the very first time, the author's sincere love for his country of birth.

Set after the Second Afghan War, which ended in 1881, this novel is notable for its detailed portrait of the teeming population, culture, superstitions and varied religions of India.

First edition, first impression; 8vo (200 x 140 mm); 10 photographic plates including frontispiece, subtle ownership signature in ink to flyleaf, apart from minor spotting the pages are remarkably bright and crisp; publisher's red cloth, gilt medallion to upper cover, spine lettered in gilt, near fine condition; [viii], 413pp, [1, blank], [2, advertisements].