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London: Macmillan, 1895. First editions. Numerous illustrations, both full-page and in the text, by J. Lockwood Kipling, W. H. Drake, and P. Frenzeny. 2 vols. 8vo. Publisher's pictorial gilt cloth, a.e.g., inner front hinge started in Vol.I, in drop blue cloth case. Kipling, J. Lockwood, and others. First editions. Numerous illustrations, both full-page and in the text, by J. Lockwood Kipling, W. H. Drake, and P. Frenzeny. 2 vols. 8vo. Grolier/Kipling 185, 197; Stewart 123, 132; Richards A76, A85

The Jungle Book is a collection of stories by the English author Rudyard Kipling. Most of the characters are animals such as Shere Khan the tiger and Baloo the bear, though a principal character is the boy or "man-cub" Mowgli, who is raised in the jungle by wolves. The stories are set in a forest in India; one place mentioned repeatedly is the Seonee Hills, now known as the Seoni District in Madhya Pradesh.

For collecting purposes, a first edition of 'The Jungle Book' is identified by its publisher Macmillan & Co., and publication year 1894. As certain features like cover designs and typography can vary, it is advisable to consult a reputable rare book dealer or reference guide specific to Kipling's works for the more detailed nuances of first edition identification.