RUDYARD KIPLING (1865-1936) English writer and Nobel Prize winner. Among his works are The Jungle Book , Captains Courageous and Kim . A.L.S. on his personal correspondence card, 1p. 12mo., Brighton, Dec. 25, 1898, to Miss Benrose thanking her for the note. Presented in brown matting with the original postal cover and an engraved portrait, set into a gilt frame. Evenly toned, overall very good condition, not examined out of frame. $300-400