85 - RUDYARD KIPLING (1865–1936), 'THY SERVANT A DOG', 1930 A copy of

RUDYARD KIPLING (1865–1936), 'THY SERVANT A DOG', 1930 A copy of Thy Servant a Dog, told by Boots, edited by Rudyard Kipling and illustrated by G. L. Stampa, published by Macmillan and Co., Limited, St Martin's Street, London, 1930, bound in original green cloth with gilt lettering and gilt illustration of a seated terrier to the front board, housed in a protective transparent sleeve. Catalogue Note: First published in 1930, Thy Servant a Dog is a charming collection of stories by Rudyard Kipling, narrated from the perspective of Boots, a Scottish terrier. Written in the distinctive voice of its canine protagonist, the work offers a humorous and affectionate exploration of the relationship between dogs and their human companions. Illustrated by G. L. Stampa, whose delightful drawings capture the character and spirit of the animals, the book reflects Kipling's enduring fascination with the natural world and animal behaviour. This copy, published by Macmillan and Co. in 1930, retains its original green cloth binding with gilt decoration depicting a seated terrier.