His Wedded Wife and Other Stories by Rudyard Kipling
Antique book set (literature/book arts) in a slipcase • Rudyard Kipling (Author); Unknown publisher (possibly a subscription or library edition)
Style & Movement
Late Victorian/Early Modernist bibliographical style
Medium & Technique
Pebbled leather cloth binding with gold gilt lettering and blind-stamped borders
Creation Period
Early 20th Century (circa 1910-1930)
Dimensions & Format
Approx. 6.5 x 4 inches (pocket size/octavo format)
Subject Description
A collection of short stories by Rudyard Kipling, originally part of Plain Tales from the Hills; the design features a minimalist, professional decorative binding for an educational or home library set.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; shows visible wear to the outer slipcase and mild softening of the book edges.
Estimated Market Value
$40.00 - $100.00 USD (for a complete set)
Auction Estimate
$30.00 - $70.00 USD
Provenance History
Likely a mass-produced literary set for the middle-class market in the UK or USA; no specific owner labels visible.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the democratization of literature in the early 20th century through affordable, uniform leather-bound sets of canonical authors like Kipling.
Notable Features
Pebbled texture of the binding and the inclusion of the original protective slipcase, which is often lost over time.
Condition Issues
Rubbing on the leather grain, bumped corners, and structural deterioration of the cardboard slipcase (torn edges).
Conservation Recommendations
Store in a pH-neutral environment, avoid direct sunlight to prevent leather drying, and stabilize its slipcase with archival tape.