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London: 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.

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.