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London, England: Macmillan and Co. Limited, 1895. First Editions. Hardcover. Very Good / Very Good Plus (slipcase). J. Lockwood Kipling. 12mo, 7.5 in. x 5 in., The Jungle Book: pp. vi, [2], 212; The Second Jungle Book: pp. 238, [2] (advertising). Contemporary blue boards with double-line gilt roll and gilt Jungle Book figure to cover.(men mounted atop elephants, and a cobra coiled about a sword, respectively). Gilt title and Jungle Book characters to spine. All edges gilt. Light rubbing to extremities, noticeably to top/bottom of spine and corners. Upper corner of The Jungle Book nudged. Unmarked interiors. Custom matching dark blue slipcase with silk ribbon. Very light rubbing to slipcase. Bookseller's tickets to both volumes (Henry Southeran). The story of Mowgli, the abandoned “man-cub” who is brought up by wolves in the jungles of Central India, is one of the great literary myths. As he embarks on a series of thrilling escapades, Mowgli encounters such unforgettable…

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.