The Jungle Book [together with] The Second Jungle Book. In two volumes

Published by Macmillan & Co., Limited 1899, London, 1899

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Two volumes, both first editions thus, Uniform editions. vii, 276, [2]; vi, 299, [2] pp. Publisher's red cloth with gilt elephant and swastika medallion to boards; top edge gilt. Light rubbing and bumping, a few marks to boards of first volume and spine of first volume a little faded. Opening sections of first volume a little sprung, with very infrequent spotting across both volumes. Bookplates of Henry Tod. Black and white full page illustrations to first volume, with in-text illustrations to second. The illustrations predominantly by J. L. Kipling, but with some by W. H. Drake and P. Frenzeny in first volume. VG to NF. 8vo.

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Title
The Jungle Book [together with] The Second Jungle Book. In two volumes
Author
Kipling, Rudyard
Publisher
Macmillan & Co., Limited 1899, London
Publication year
1899
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Gilt Decorated Cloth
Illustrator
Kipling, J. L. ; Drake, W. H.; Frenzeny, P.
Edition
First Editions Thus.
Dimensions
8vo.
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Children's, Christmas Presents, Literature

Foster Books - Stephen Foster - ABA, ILAB, & PBFA

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