Kipling rudyard

1894 · 035343 — New York: The Century Co. 1894. First American Editions 1894 & 1895. 8vos with 303 pages & 324 pages. Illustrated with drawings in the text by John Lockwood Kipling Rudyard's father and the American artists W. H. Drake and Paul Frenzeny. The books are in good condition. The Jungle Book has one small black ink stain on front panel one small black ink stain to top of rear panel rubbing to edges of boards and previous gift presentation on front free end paper. The second jungle book has rubbing to edges badly opened pages from 57 to 60 without loss of text a perforated bookseller stamp to top right of front free end paper and gift presentation to title page from mother. Both volumes have hinges that are strong and intact. A Classic set. The Jungle Books have been adapted many times in a wide variety of media in literature and film. Robert Heinlein wrote the Hugo Award-winning science fiction novel Stranger in a Strange Land 1961 when his wife Virginia suggested a new version of The Jungle Book but with a child raised by Martians instead of wolves. Green & Salmon Orange spines/gold text. #035343. First American Editions. Hardcover. Good/No DJ. Illus. by W. . Drake John Lockwood Illustrators. 8vo. Children's Literature. The Century Co. Hardcover