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KIPLING, Rudyard (1865-1936) and Jessie M. KING (1875-1949, illustrator). L’ Habitation Forcée, translated by Louis Fabulet and Robert d’ Humières. Paris: Editions René Kieffer, 1921. 4to (230 x 180mm). Additional title, title and 28 pochoir-coloured illustrations by Jessie M. King, some full-page (variable spotting and staining throughout). FINELY BOUND in original black morocco by René Kieffer blind-stamped to a design by, or in the manner of, Jessie M. King, spine lettered in gilt, top edges gilt, others uncut (lower joints rubbed). NUMBER 438 OF 500 COPIES “sur vélin à la forme.”