Puck of Pooks Hill By Rudyard Kipling - 1948 hardcover Vintage rare book

Step back in time with this enchanting 1946 hardcover edition of Puck of Pook’s Hill by Rudyard Kipling, bound in classic red cloth with gold spine lettering. Published by Macmillan & Co. of London, this vintage gem features intricate black-and-white illustrations and timeless tales that blend English folklore with historical fiction. A charming find for lovers of literary history, this edition brings Edwardian imagination to life through the eyes of two children and the magical figure of Puck.

Whether displayed on a curated bookshelf or gifted to a collector of rare works, this illustrated edition captures the richness of post-war British printing and the enduring legacy of Kipling’s storytelling.

First published in 1906, Puck of Pook’s Hill weaves historical vignettes into a whimsical narrative where the fairy Puck introduces children to figures from England’s past. This 1946 reprint by Macmillan came just after WWII, a time when Britain was reasserting its cultural heritage. The included flyer—“Britain Calls the World”—is a poignant relic of wartime propaganda and post-war British identity, making this edition both a literary treasure and a historical artifact.

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