I cannot find a copyright date but others sellers place it as 1900 or 1905. Pages are very yellows and there are some cracks in the binding but no loose pages. I tried to take photos to represent any defects as well as the lovely cover and spine. AI Description Soldiers Three is a collection of short stories by Rudyard Kipling, focusing on the lives of three British soldiers serving in India during the late 19th century. The stories follow the adventures of Private Mulvaney, a resourceful Irishman, Private Ortheris, a Cockney soldier, and Lance-Corporal Learoyd, a Yorkshireman. Through their eyes, Kipling explores themes of camaraderie, loyalty, and the harsh realities of military life. The stories are filled with humor, adventure, and a touch of the exotic, as the soldiers navigate their way through the bustling bazaars, dangerous jungles, and political intrigue of colonial India. Kipling's vivid descriptions of the soldiers' personalities and their interactions with the local population bring the stories to life. The author's keen observation of human nature and his ability to capture the essence of the British soldier in a foreign land make Soldiers Three a classic work of literature.