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  1. David Gilmour refers to Kipling’s removal of the swastika symbol at p. 304 of The Long Recessional. Gilmour writes: “In 1933 Hitler became Chancellor and quickly established his dictatorship. ‘The Hitlerites are out for blood’, noted Kipling: ‘the Hun [was] stripped naked for war’ while the British, still running down their defences ...

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  2. Many older editions of Rudyard Kipling’s books have a swastika printed on the cover, associated with a picture of an elephant carrying a lotus flower, reflecting the influence of Indian culture. Kipling’s use of the swastika was based on the Indian sun symbol conferring good luck and the Sanskrit word meaning “fortunate” or “well ...

  3. A left-facing swastika in 1911, an Indian symbol of good luck Covers of two of Kipling's books from 1919 (l) and 1930 (r), showing the removal of the swastika Many older editions of Rudyard Kipling's books have a swastika printed on the cover, associated with a picture of an elephant carrying a lotus flower, reflecting the influence of Indian ...

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  4. Aug 16, 2021 · Rudyard Kipling featured the symbol on many of his book covers because of his association with India. ... In his book The Swastika and Symbols of Hate, Heller says: "The swastika is an ancient ...

  5. Works of Rudyard Kipling. Antique volumes published by P.F. Collier. Hardcover with gilt and swastika on spine. 8 volumes of a 10 volume book set. Bindings are secure; no loose or missing pages; general wear noted; no handwriting. Not pristine at all – shows wear on covers etc.

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  7. The Anglo-Indian author Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936), who was strongly influenced by Indian culture, used a swastika as his personal emblem on the covers and flyleaves of many editions of his books, along with the elephant, signifying his affinity with India. With the rise of Nazism, Kipling ceased to use the swastika.

  8. Nov 6, 2023 · 10 volumes : 21 cm Illustrations are dated 1909 Vol. 10 includes index "The Sahib edition of Kipling's works are also known as the Swastika edition (Asiatic not German) as there are numerous swastikas (decades before the German usage) are [sic] gilded on the spine and title page of each volume.

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