1894 jungle book first edition

The jungle book and the second jungle book rudyard kipling. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. A lovely pair of the jungle book stories by rudyard kipling in very good condition. Jungle book by rudyard kipling, first edition abebooks passion for books. Other characters include shere khan the tiger and baloo the bear. Both volumes bound in the original publishers navy cloth, spines lettered in. Scarce 1895 1st edition of rudyard kiplings the second. You need to compare it with listings by antiquarian booksellers and have the book examined by one. First editions, first printings signed by rudyard kipling on a. The jungle books stories of a human boy named mowgli raised by animals in the wild made for. First edition, second printings of both volumes of the jungle book, finely bound in full morocco.

The second jungle book is a sequel to the jungle book by rudyard kipling. There are several signed jungle books available for sale now on. The jungle book bound in full blue calf, four raised bands, gilt titles to spine, blue endpapers, the front cover bound in. Jungle book by kipling, rudyard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. First editions 1930 shows the london edition of the second jungle book to be. Rudyard kipling jungle book first edition sellersupplied. First published in 1895, it features five stories about mowgli and three unrelated stories, all but one set in india, most of which kipling wrote while living in vermont. These are the true first edition first printings of the jungle books. Rudyard kipling 18651936 was a british author whose work was heavily influenced by colonialism. The jungle book rudyard kipling first 1st edition 1894. Of the seven stories and seven poems comprising the jungle book, only the stories had previously appeared in periodicals in 1893 and 1894, and when collected here, each story had an additional verse heading appended. Clark that appears in the first copies of the first print.

The jungle book first edition by rudyard kipling abebooks. Jun 25, 2019 published in 1894, rudyard kiplings the jungle book proved to be a hit with young and old alike. The inside story of rudyard kipling and the jungle book. It has been adapted to film, stage, and art and is still considered one of the best works of storytelling. A first edition in very good condition by itself can fetch a few thousand dollars. This first edition, first printing of the jungle book covers the wellknown characters of mowgli, baloo, and bagheera, as well as lesserknown characters such as rikkitikki. First bookform editions of kiplings bestknown prose work.

He wrote the jungle book stories after his marriage, when he and his wife and new baby built themselves a house in vermont. The first edition of this work was published in 1894 by macmillan publishers. The two jungle books were collections of stories which had previously. Published in 1894, rudyard kiplings the jungle book proved to be a hit with young and old alike. Details about the jungle book rudyard kipling first american edition 1894 1st printing. Original green cloth with gilt lettering and gilt elephant to the cover, four gilt animals and writing on the spine, gilt tiger on the back board. Pair of the jungle books by rudyard kipling rare and.

This is the original 1894 edition that started it all. The stories tell about life and legends of the indian jungle. The jungle book by rudyard kipling, first edition, 1894. The jungle book was published in magazines in 1893 and 1894. Published in 1894 this is a genuine uk 1st1st not a similar reprint. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Rare 1894 1st edition the jungle book rudyard kipling. The main characters of this childrens, literature story are. Among the most popular books ever written, the jungle book comprises a series of stories about mowgli, a boy raised in the jungle by a family of wolves after a. The jungle book is a novel by rudyard kipling 18651936. Original illustrated blue cloth gilt, all edges gilt. Parts of the jungle book have been adapted to television, movies, the theater, and other media.

First edition of jungle book containing the imprint r. All of the stories were previously published in magazines in 18945, often. The main characters of this classics, fiction story are mowgli, bagheera. In good condition only, and consistent with that book grade, with generalized wear associated with that book grade. The jungle book 1894 is illustrated by john lockwood kipling, william henry drake, and paul frenzeny. New york measures 5 12 x 7 34 complete with 303 pages. If this is a first edition, it may be worth some money. This is the first edition, first printing of nobel prize laureate rudyard kiplings most famous work the jungle book published by macmillan and co. Octavo, two volumes, original blue cloth decorated and lettered in gilt, all edges. The jungle book 1894 kipling rudyard for sale online ebay.

The jungle book simple english wikipedia, the free. The first edition of the novel was published in 1894, and was written by rudyard kipling. Pdf the jungle book book by rudyard kipling free download. First published in 1894, kipling produced the jungle book.

Both volumes have original blue cloth boards with bright gilt illustrations. The jungle book and the second jungle book by rudyard. First american edition of kiplings classic title, in the very scarce 1st issue dust jacket. The jungle book is a collection of stories written by rudyard kipling. Original blue cloth boards with gilt illustration and lettering on the spine. For sale i have a very rare original antique first edition first printing of the highly sought after and important childrens classic the jungle book. The second jungle book is a first issue of the first edition.

The jungle book s stories of a human boy named mowgli raised by animals in the wild made for. Significant lean to spine, discoloration to spine cloth and wear at spine ends and corners, rubbing to gilt stamping. First published in 1895, it features five stories about mowgli and three unrelated sto. Scarce 1895 1st edition of rudyard kiplings the second jungle book. Rudyard kipling jungle book second jungle book first edition. The second jungle book 1895 is illustrated by john lockwood kipling. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Rudyard kiplings the jungle book is a famous collection of short stories set in india of characters overcoming struggles such as abandonment, facing fears, and learning obedience or adherence. A principal character is the boy or mancub mowgli, who is raised in the jungle by wolves. The jungle book rudyard kipling 1st edition 1st printing. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 277 pages and is available in paperback format. Interesting editions of rudyard kiplings the jungle book.

Frenzy in the first book and by kipling and lockwood in the second jungle book. Minor fraying on top of spine and bottom outside corners are bent inward. This macmillan publication of the jungle book is in a good condition. The jungle book rudyard kipling first edition 1894 us printing. The jungle book is a first us edition and contains an original watercolor by the illustrator, william henry drake. Reputable booksellers do not use ebay, and the prices listed there are often arbitrary.

The jungle book was first published in 1894, and the second jungle book in 1895, and amongst the pages we read of mowgli, baloo, bagheera, shere khan and all the other characters that have become so well known. The jungle book rudyard kipling first american edition. This is a compelling set of british first editions of perhaps kiplings most famous works the first and second jungle books. Make offer the jungle book first american edition 1894. Rare books by rudyard kipling, including first edition, signed first edition, and finely bound copies of the jungle book, justso stories, and kim, and handsome sets of his collected works.

The jungle book and the second jungle book by rudyard kipling. All of the stories were previously published in magazines in 1894 5, often under different titles. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Many of the illustrations are by john lockwood kipling, rudyards father. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 368 pages and is available in paperback format. Pdf the jungle books book by rudyard kipling free download. The jungle book and the second jungle book rudyard. Get your very own copy of the original the jungle book by rudyard kipling 1894 book is in very good condition for over 100 yrs old 263142015169. Jungle book rudyard kipling first edition raptis rare books. First edition 1894 the jungle book by rudyard kipling fair condition contact for more information and to negotiate your price.

Most of the characters are animals such as shere khan the tiger and baloo the bear, though a principal character is the boy or mancub mowgli, who is raised in the jungle by wolves. Five rare rudyard kipling editions books tell you why, inc. Jungle book by rudyard kipling, first edition abebooks. The century companydescription the jungle book rudyard kipling first 1st edition 1894. Rudyard kiplings the jungle book is a childhood classic that has seen many adaptations since it was first published. T he j ungle b ook original 1894 first edition of the jungle book by rudyard kipling published by the century co. Dec 30, 2015 the jungle book first american edition published in 1894 by the century company in new york city, this first american edition of the jungle book is typified by its cloth binding and elegantly simple olivegreen cover, complete with the silhouette of a small elephant. Feb, 2017 1894 the first edition, with more than 50 illustrations the jungle book 1894 is a collection of stories by english author rudyard kipling. This book and the second jungle book, along with just so stories, constitute kiplings best.

Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the jungle book. First american edition, published in the same year as the english edition. The jungle book 1894 the second jungle book 1895 1st edition set kipling. Minimal wear on cover, little to no foxing, no visible creased pages. The jungle book was written on kiplings return from india where he gathered all. The jungle book is a second issue of the first edition published in june 1894, a month after the first issue of may, 1894. It includes the original illustrations which introduced the imagination of kipling to a generation of readers. Mar 04, 2019 a first edition in very good condition by itself can fetch a few thousand dollars. Free download or read online the jungle book pdf epub book. Book is in very good condition with early owners ink signature and date on ffep, end papers foxed. Rare books by rudyard kipling, including first editions, signed and finely bound.