1895 Rare Book - The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, illustrated by J. L. Kipling, W. H. Drake, and P. Frenzeny.
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Author: Rudyard Kipling. J. L. Kipling, W. H. Drake, and P. Frenzeny, illustrators.
Title: The Jungle Book.
Publisher: London, Macmillan and Co., 1895. First edition, later printing (1895).
Language: Text in English
Size: 7.5" X 5".
Pages: vi-212 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good, near fine, original publisher’s blue cloth binding with gilt illustrations of elephants, Mowgli, and Kaa on the front cover and spine (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges are gilt.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with all the illustrations by Kipling’s father, J. Lockwood Kipling, along with W. H. Drake and Paul Frenzeny.
Estimate: (USD 450 - USD 600).
The book: Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book is a beloved collection of tales originally published in 1894, which capture the adventures of Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle. Through engaging stories and captivating illustrations, Kipling introduces readers to a world where animals possess wisdom and lessons that speak to human nature. Kipling’s narrative weaves together themes of survival, friendship, and the moral complexities of the jungle law. This edition, published by Macmillan in 1895, holds a special place in literary history, being part of Kipling’s body of work that earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907.
The author: Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English journalist, short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He is celebrated for his works of fiction, including The Jungle Book, Kim, and Just So Stories. Kipling was born in India, which influenced many of his works, embedding a deep sense of place and culture into his stories. His writings brought him international fame and the distinction of being the youngest recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature.