Both volumes have original blue cloth boards with bright gilt illustrations. The stories appeared in magazines in 189394 and came out in book form from macmillan publishers in 1894. The jungle book simple english wikipedia, the free. Kipling was born in india, and spent his childhood both there and in england. Interesting editions of rudyard kiplings the jungle book. Original illustrated blue cloth gilt, all edges gilt. A lovely pair of the jungle book stories by rudyard kipling in very good condition. Rare books by rudyard kipling, including first editions, signed and finely bound copies, and handsome sets of his collected works of the jungle book. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. It includes the original illustrations which introduced the imagination of kipling to a generation of readers. The inside story of rudyard kipling and the jungle book. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 368 pages and is available in paperback format. The jungle book was written on kiplings return from india where he gathered all.
Rudyard kiplings the jungle book is a childhood classic that has seen many adaptations since it was first published. 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. You have a 1950 later edition printing of the jungle book by rudyard kipling which was first printed in 1893. The jungle book is a second issue of the first edition published in june 1894, a month after the first issue of may, 1894. First published in 1894, kipling produced the jungle book. The stories tell about life and legends of the indian jungle. Pdf the jungle books book by rudyard kipling free download. The jungle book 1894 is illustrated by john lockwood kipling, william henry drake, and paul frenzeny.
The jungle book is a collection of stories written by rudyard kipling. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Rudyard kipling, the jungle book 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 to the law. In general, collectors spend the highest amount on 1st edition, 1st printings of famous book titles. All of the stories were previously published in magazines in 1894 5, often under different titles. 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. The movies correspond to the first and third stories, and the second is sort of a sequel altho not very similar to the disney sequel. Details about the jungle book rudyard kipling first american edition 1894 1st printing. But they also constitute a complex literary work of art in which the whole of kiplings philosophy of life is expressed in miniature. 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. If this is a first edition, it may be worth some money. The jungle book and the second jungle book rudyard kipling. First american edition, published in the same year as the english edition.
Octavo, two volumes, original blue cloth decorated and lettered in gilt, all edges. Free download or read online the jungle books pdf epub book. The jungle book by rudyard kipling, first edition, 1894. 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. Has water damage and just might be the worst one on ebay. This macmillan publication of the jungle book is in a good condition. The jungle books stories of a human boy named mowgli raised by animals in. The second jungle book 1895 is illustrated by john lockwood kipling. Many of the illustrations are by john lockwood kipling, rudyards father. The jungle book rudyard kipling first american edition. Hi there my name is i am here to help with your question.
Jungle book by rudyard kipling, first edition abebooks. The jungle book and the second jungle book rudyard. The first edition of the novel was published in 1894, and was written by rudyard kipling. The jungle books stories of a human boy named mowgli raised by animals in the wild made for. This book and the second jungle book, along with just so stories, constitute kiplings best. 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. The jungle book rudyard kipling rare 1894 first edition. Rudyard kipling jungle book first edition sellersupplied. Numerous illustrations, including many fullpage illustrations, included in pagination.
First edition, second printings of both volumes of the jungle book, finely bound in full morocco. First edition of jungle book containing the imprint r. Its more than 100 yrs old and makes for a great gift to a kid or adult fan. Rare 1894 1st edition the jungle book rudyard kipling. Jun 05, 2015 you have a 1950 later edition printing of the jungle book by rudyard kipling which was first printed in 1893. I have rudyard kiplings the jungle book, 1893, 1894.
Reputable booksellers do not use ebay, and the prices listed there are often arbitrary. A principal character is the boy or mancub mowgli, who is raised in the jungle by wolves. The jungle book was published in magazines in 1893 and 1894. 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. All of the stories were previously published in magazines in 18945, often under different titles. The second jungle book is a sequel to the jungle book by rudyard kipling. Significant lean to spine, discoloration to spine cloth and wear at spine ends and corners, rubbing to gilt stamping. Mar 04, 2019 a first edition in very good condition by itself can fetch a few thousand dollars. First editions, first printings signed by rudyard kipling on a. The jungle books can be regarded as classic stories told by an adult to children. The main characters of this childrens, literature story are. The movies correspond to the first and thirdmore this includes the first three stories from the jungle book, i. Selling as i need to move and need to tune down on merchandise.
This is a compelling set of british first editions of perhaps kiplings most famous works the first and second jungle books. Rudyard kipling 18651936 was a british author whose work was heavily influenced by colonialism. 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. This is the first edition, first printing of nobel prize laureate rudyard kiplings most famous work the jungle book published by macmillan and co. The jungle book is a novel by rudyard kipling 18651936. The main characters of this classics, fiction story are mowgli, bagheera. Minimal wear on cover, little to no foxing, no visible creased pages. Five rare rudyard kipling editions books tell you why, inc. Jun 25, 2019 published in 1894, rudyard kiplings the jungle book proved to be a hit with young and old alike. It has been adapted to film, stage, and art and is still considered one of the best works of storytelling.
Frenzy in the first book and by kipling and lockwood in the second jungle book. This is the original 1894 edition that started it all. The jungle book rudyard kipling 1st edition 1st printing. Pdf the jungle book book by rudyard kipling free download. The jungle book and the second jungle book by rudyard kipling. The jungle book rudyard kipling first edition 1894 us printing. First edition 1894 the jungle book by rudyard kipling fair condition contact for more information and to negotiate your price. The stories were first published in magazines in 189394. 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. Both volumes bound in the original publishers navy cloth, spines lettered in.
The jungle book rudyard kipling first 1st edition 1894. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 277 pages and is available in paperback format. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The first edition of this work was published in 1894 by macmillan publishers. Tim oneill this includes the first three stories from the jungle book, i. Other characters include shere khan the tiger and baloo the bear.
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 1894 is a collection of stories by the english author rudyard kipling. First edition jungle books in the original bindings. Published in 1894 this is a genuine uk 1st1st not a similar reprint. The second jungle book is a first issue of the first edition.
Free download or read online the jungle book pdf epub book. Octavo, two volumes, original blue cloth decorated and lettered in gilt, all edges gilt, engraved frontispiece with tissue guard present. You need to compare it with listings by antiquarian booksellers and have the book examined by one. Published in 1894, rudyard kiplings the jungle book proved to be a hit with young and old alike. Minor fraying on top of spine and bottom outside corners are bent inward. Jungle book by rudyard kipling, first edition abebooks passion for books. 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. Original blue cloth boards with gilt illustration and lettering on the spine. Jungle book rudyard kipling first edition raptis rare books. Pair of the jungle books by rudyard kipling rare and. 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 by english author rudyard kipling 18651936 is a collection of short animal stories with moral lessons that kipling may have written for his daughter who died at age six in 1899. The century companydescription the jungle book rudyard kipling first 1st edition 1894.
The jungle book and the second jungle book by rudyard. Jungle book by kipling, rudyard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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 jungle book rudyard kipling first american edition 1894 1st printing. T he j ungle b ook original 1894 first edition of the jungle book by rudyard kipling published by the century co.