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18953200London: Macmillan 1895. First editions. Near Fine. Original publisher's cloth bindings with gilt to spines and boards. All edges brightly gilt. Gentle bumping to extremities. Spine of The Jungle Book the slightest bit rolled. Small cloth repair near the crown of spine on The Second Jungle Book. Dark green endpapers. Internally both copies bright and clean with just a bit of scattered foxing to the second. An attractive pair of Kipling's most memorable works.<br/><br/>Based on folk tales and legends that Kipling learned during his childhood in India but written while in Vermont. This work of several inter-related short stories met with huge success upon publication and continues to enthrall readers of all ages to this day. According to Professor Edwin L. Miller their publication "caused even severe critics of Kipling's previous work to admit that he is a writer of inspired genius." Largely focused on man's relationship to nature The Jungle Books in part narrate the tales of Mowgli a human man-cub raised by wolves as he tries to find his proper place in the world. As he struggles with his own identity he finds allies and adversaries among the animal communities through which he travels. They also include the story of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi the heroic mongoose who would later inspire an animated short voiced by Orson Welles. For contributions like these Kipling became the first English-language writer and the youngest ever to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature. Near Fine. Macmillan unknown books
189523327London: Macmillan 1895. First English editions first impression. With decorations by J. Lockwood Kipling. 2 vols. 8vo. Blue gilt-pictorial cloth. Fine bright copies the second volume in the RARE PICTORIAL DUST-JACKET with one-inch chip from top and bottom of spine piece missing from upper inner corner of front panel which is detached from spine. RARE THUS. First English editions first impression. With decorations by J. Lockwood Kipling. 2 vols. 8vo. Fine copies of both volumes of Kipling's The Jungle Book the second volume in the rare dust jacket. Grolier/Kipling 185 & 197; Stewart 123 & 132; Richards A76 & A85 Macmillan unknown books
1898216024New York: Century 1898. First. hardcover. fine. black & white illustrations throughout the text by John Lockwood Kipling. 2 volumes 8vo handsomely rebound in 3/4 green morocco spines faded; marbled boards t.e.g. New York: Century 1894 1895. First American Editions<br/><br/> Century unknown books
18952007044London: MacMillab 1895. First. hardcover. Very good. Very good first editions in original decorated blue cloth bindings and correct dates on title pages and copyright pages. Two volumes. Vol. 1 writing on 2nd front free end paper across page very little but bigger; cracking of front and rear gutters. 2nd vol. crossed-out writing at top of 2nd front free end paper name and address written at top of title page both by previous owner. MacMillab unknown books
18941909113Century Co 1894. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Two books. Both books are first US editions both are in very good condition. The Jungle Book has bookplate attached to the front pastedown from a prior owner as well as handwritten name and date. Handwritten name is also on the title page. 1894 stated on title and copyright page. The Second Jungle Book is inscribed to the poet Amy Lowell with her bookplate on the front pastedown. Additionally it is signed by James. A. Roosevelt cousin of Theodore. 1895 stated on title and copyright page. Century Co hardcover books
18941907121The Century Co 1894. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Two volumes. The Jungle Book is a first US edition and contains an original watercolor by the illustrator William Henry Drake. Book in very good condition. The Second Jungle Book is also a first US edition and includes the first edition dust jacket. Both books are housed in custom-made matching slipcases. The Century Co hardcover books
1894150271MacMillan London 1894. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. A very good set of the true first editions. Housed in a custom-made collector's slipcase. MacMillan, London hardcover books
1894120935London: Macmillan 1894-95. First editions of both volumes of The Jungle Book. Octavo two volumes original blue cloth decorated and lettered in gilt all edges gilt engraved frontispiece with tissue guard present. Illustrated by J. L. Kipling W.H. Drake and P. Frenzeny. In very good condition. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. The Jungle Book is a collection of fables which provide moral instruction by using animals anthropomorphically. Each story begins and ends with a verse and the original publications contain some illustrations created by Rudyard's father John Lockwood Kipling. The inspiration for the book is evident. Kipling was born in India and he spent his childhood there. Interestingly Kipling wrote these stories when he lived in Vermont. The Jungle Book is used to develop the morale of the junior element of the Scouting movement "The Cub Scouts". The name of the head wolf "Akela" has been traditionally given to each Cub Scout pack leader. At least fifteen movies were released based on Kipling's stories beginning with Elephant Boy in 1937. A live-action anticipated version of Jungle Book will be released in October of 2018 by Warner Brothers. Macmillan hardcover books
1894110973London: Macmillan 1894-95. First edition second printings of both volumes of The Jungle Book finely bound in full morocco. Octavo two volumes bound in full morocco by Atelier with gilt titles and tooling to the spines in six compartments within raised bands triple gilt ruling and fleuron cornerpieces to the front and rear panels gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles marbled endpapers all edges gilt illustrated with engravings by J. L. Kipling W.H. Drake and P. Frenzeny including tissue-guarded frontispiece to Volume I. With the original cloth spines front and rear panels bound in at the rear of each volume. In fine condition. An exceptional set of these classic children's books. The Jungle Book is a collection of fables which provide moral instruction by using animals anthropomorphically. Each story begins and ends with a verse and the original publications contain some illustrations created by Rudyard's father John Lockwood Kipling. The inspiration for the book is evident. Kipling was born in India and he spent his childhood there. Interestingly Kipling wrote these stories when he lived in Vermont. The Jungle Book is used to develop the morale of the junior element of the Scouting movement "The Cub Scouts". The name of the head wolf "Akela" has been traditionally given to each Cub Scout pack leader. At least fifteen movies were released based on Kipling's stories beginning with Elephant Boy in 1937. A live-action anticipated version of Jungle Book will be released in October of 2018 by Warner Brothers. Macmillan hardcover books
1894140940985London: Macmillan and Co 1894. First Edition. Very Good. 1894 1895. Two volumes. 303; 238 pp. 2 ads. First edition first printing. Bound in publisher's original royal blue cloth elaborately stamped in gilt top edges gilt. Very Good to Near Fine with toning to spine light wear to cloth light staining to rear cover of the first volume. Previous owner name penciled on coated pastedown of the second volume. Pages toned. Housed in two custom slipcased which are a bit worn. Macmillan and Co unknown books
1894140940387London: Macmillan and Co 1894. First Edition. Near Fine. 1894 1895. Two volumes. 303; 238 pp. 2 ads. First edition first printing. Bound in publisher's original royal blue cloth elaborately stamped in gilt top edges gilt. Near Fine with light lean to spine light toning to spine cloth and light rubbing to extremities. Pages toned previous owner name to preliminary blank sheet of Volume I and small vintage bookseller ticket to front pastedown of Volume II. A lovely set. Macmillan and Co unknown books
1980299759Norwalk: Easton 1980. hardcover. fine. Gentleman David. Illustrated by David Gentleman. 383 pages. Tall thick 8vo gilt-stamped green leather all edges gilt silk moire endpapers. Norwalk: Easton Press 1980. A fine copy.<br/><br/> 100 Greatest Books Ever Written series.<br/><br/> Easton unknown books
1968WB17104Lunenburg VT: The Limited Editions Club 1968. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Copy 81 of a total edition of 1500. Large 8vo. Signed by David Gentleman illustrator. Excellent copy in slipcase. <br/><br/> The Limited Editions Club hardcover books
196846951Lunenburg Vermont: The Limited Editions Club 1968. Edition limited to 1500 copies this no. 842 signed by the illustrator David Gentleman; large 8vo pp. xiii 5 383; colored plates illustrations in the text introduction by Bonamy Dobree; monthly letter of the LEC laid in; near fine in original olive cloth-backed marbled boards decorated in gilt on spine green publisher's slipcase spine a bit darkened. LEC Bibliography 403. <br/><br/> The Limited Editions Club hardcover books
1968256678Lunenburg: The Limited Editions Club 1968. Limited. hardcover. fine. David Gentleman. Introduction by Bonamy Dobree. Illustrations in color and black and white by David Gentleman. 383 pages. Short thick 4to green cloth-backed marbled boards with gilt-decorated spine matching board slipcase. Lunenburg VT: The Limited Editions Club 1968. A fine copy in a near fine slipcase.<br/><br/> Limited Edition one of 1500 copies signed by the illustrator.<br/><br/> The Limited Editions Club unknown books
1948121799Garden City and New York: Doubleday & Company Inc 1948. The Book Club edition of Kipling's Jungle Books. Octavo two volumes original cloth. Illustrations by Albert Watson. Foreword by Nelson Doubleday. Near fine in very good dust jackets. Book design by Oscar Ogg. Author photograph by Elliot and Frey Ltd. Kipling's Jungle Books center on the story of Mowgli an orphaned 'man-cub' who is raised in the jungle of India by wolves where he comes to learn the Laws of the Jungle. A major theme throughout the books is abandonment followed by fostering as in the life of Mowgli echoing Kipling's own childhood. Another is law vs. freedom; the stories are not about animal behavior but about human archetypes in animal form. The books remain popular to this day and have been adapted several times for film and other media including the classic Walt Disney 1967 animation and its 2016 remake. Doubleday & Company, Inc hardcover books
1928121863Doubleday Doran & Company Inc: Garden City 1928. Later printing of Kipling's Just So Song Book. Quarto original illustrated boards. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. English journalist short-story writer poet and novelist Rudyard Kipling's major works include The Jungle Book 1894 Kim 1901 and many short stories and poems. Kipling was born in India which inspired much of his work and his innovative stories for children have become timeless classics. Kipling was one of the most popular writers in the British Empire in both prose and verse in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature in 1907. Garden City hardcover books
1922WRCLIT69233London: Hodder and Stoughton 1922. Quarto. Lavender wrappers pictorial onlay. Photographs. Wrapper faded and a bit chipped at extremities internally very good. First edition wrapperbound issue. Includes Kipling's poem "The King's Pilgrimage" and the text of the King's speech at Terlincthum now credited to Kipling. The prose commentary is credited to Major Frank Fox. An account of the King's visit to the war graves in France and Belgium with proceeds of the sale to benefit relief organizations. RICHARDS A337. STEWART533. Hodder and Stoughton unknown books
1922WRCLIT35689Garden City: Doubleday 1922. Cream wrappers printed in green. A bit dusty with tiny splits and head and toe of spine but very good. First edition in book form one of seventy- five copies printed for copyright purposes. Not in Reilly though relevant. RICHARDS A336. STEWART 532. Doubleday unknown books
1896121554London: Macmillan and Co. Ltd. 1896. First edition of The Kipling Birthday book with an illustration for each month of the year. 16mo original decorated cloth illustrated. In very good condition. English journalist short-story writer poet and novelist Rudyard Kipling's major works include The Jungle Book 1894 Kim 1901 and many short stories and poems. Kipling was born in India which inspired much of his work and his innovative stories for children have become timeless classics. Kipling was one of the most popular writers in the British Empire in both prose and verse in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature in 1907. Macmillan and Co., Ltd. hardcover books
1914WRCLIT41737London: Macmillan and Co. 1914. Slightly later plain linen original wrappers bound in. First edition. Endleaves browned else a very good copy. Macmillan and Co. unknown books
1912WRCLIT83017New York: D. Appleton and Company 1912. Decorated green cloth. Frontis. Spine extremities rubbed school stamps on pastedown a bit of white flecking to extremities good and sound. First edition first printing. According to the publisher's contract the selection was to be made by the author. "An Unqualified Plot" appears here for the first time in book form. RICHARDS A260. STEWART 366. LIVINGSTON 366. D. Appleton and Company hardcover books
1929220838San Francisco Windsor Press 1929. 1929. First edition so stated on colophon page. 8vo. Original 1/2 blue cloth spine stamped in gilt over patterned boards. Enclosed in publishers board slipcase. Very good-fine fresh copy. No signatures or bookplates. #60/100 numbered copies. Stewart 569. F. Hardcover. San Francisco, Windsor Press, 1929. hardcover books
1927WRCLIT41741San Francisco: The Windsor Press 1927. Small quarto. Printed boards. Woodcut title by Howard Simon. First edition in book form limited to five hundred numbered copies. Crown of spine bruised boards a bit sunned bookplate but internally very good. STEWART 568. The Windsor Press hardcover books
192720540San Francisco: The Windsor Press 1927. First edition number 288 of 500 copies 8vo pp. 2 18 1; full-page color woodcut illustration by Howard Simon half-title and headlines printed in purple; original blue paper covered boards cover printed in green and pink; a few tiny spots to upper cover foot of spine with a bit of wear hinge loose at first gathering else very good. Ransom Private Press p. 448. <br/><br/> The Windsor Press hardcover books