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Rudyard Kipling, Songs of the Sea from Rudyard Kipling’s Verse, London: MacMillan and Co., Limited, 1927

xi + 99 pages including 12 colour plates and numerous monotone illustrations throughout by Donald Maxwell; original quarter vellum with light blue-grey paper covered boards, spine lettered in gilt, top edge in gilt, fore and bottom edges untrimmed, housed in original slipcase.
11.5 x 9.5 x 0.75 in (29.5 x 24 x 2 cm)
12 x 9.5 x 1 in (30.5 x 24.5 x 3 cm) (with slipcase)

Signed by the author to the limitation page. First edition, one of 500 large paper copies.

Songs of the Sea from Rudyard Kipling's Verse is a collection of poems by the renowned British author Rudyard Kipling. The book was first published in 1913 and contains 39 poems, all of which relate in some way to the sea or maritime themes.

The poems in "Songs of the Sea" are notable for their vivid and evocative descriptions of seafaring life, and for Kipling's skillful use of rhythm and rhyme to capture the essence of the sea and its moods.

Many of the poems in Songs of the Sea reflect Kipling's own experiences through his travels to India and other parts of the world as a young man. The collection has been praised for its powerful imagery and its ability to convey a sense of the vastness and unpredictability of the sea, as well as the courage and resilience of those who make their living on its waters.

Songs of the Sea is considered to be one of Kipling's most accomplished works of poetry, and has been widely read and anthologized over the years. Kipling was a prolific writer who is best known for his novels and short stories, including The Jungle Book and Kim, but he also wrote extensively in verse. His poetry is known for its vivid imagery, musicality, and complex themes, and has had a lasting impact on English literature.

This book remains a beloved classic of English literature, and a testament to Kipling's enduring talent as a storyteller and poet.