Narrative of a Year's Journey through Central and Eastern Arabia (1862-63) - William Gifford Palgrave, 2 Volumes, Leather-Bound with Folding Maps & Autograph Letter Signed Rudyard Kipling and The Three Golden Apples

and The Three Golden Apples in Goble’s distinctive ethereal style

bands of deep blue

” “Kaa’s Hunting

London: Victor Gollancz Limited

The Vicar of Nibbleswicke - 1991

Narrative of a Year's Journey through Central and Eastern Arabia (1862-63) - William Gifford Palgrave, 2 Volumes, Leather-Bound with Folding Maps & Autograph Letter Signed Rudyard Kipling and The Three Golden ApplesLondon and Cambridge: Macmillan and Co, 1865 Half calf binding with sprinkled leather and a nonpareil marble to side side. Spine fully gilt with 5 raised bands and red and green labels, beautiful geometric reback. Volume I features a striking portrait frontispiece and two folding maps and plans. Volume II includes two additional folding plans and maps. This is the scarce first edition, complete in two volumes, of William Gifford Palgrave's monumental