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UK: Macmillan, 1895. First Edition 1st Printing. Cloth. Very Good ++/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. J L Kipling, W H Drake, P Frenzeny. 1st Edition 1895. Signed slip tipped into the inner page. Book is very good++ with slight rubbing to edges. Nice bright boards and gilt. Small inscription to inner page. A very nice book that seldom appears as nice as this. More images can be taken upon request. Ref17453/17421

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.