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London: Macmillan and Co, 1895. First Edition. Hardcover. Good, bound in original publisher blue cloth, with gilt titles on spines, gilt emblems on front covers. Rubbing, a few stains and edge wear to boards. Foxing to interior of both volumes, some rubbing to pages, owner inscription to second front end page of Second Book. Volume One (The Jungle Book) appears to have had the spine repaired at some point in its history, significant lean to spine as well. Both volumes illustrated throughout. No markings to text. 8vo, 7 1/2"h x 5 1/4"w. pagination: Vi, 212; 238 + two pages of ads at end of volume.

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.