Title: The Jungle Book

Author: Rudyard Kipling

Illustrator: Maurice and Edward Detmold

Publisher: Macmillan

Year of Publication:1922

Issue: First Reprint

Measurement: 6.00 x 8.75 inches (approximately)

Number of Pages: 314 numbered pages

Brief Details of the Book:

This antique Rudyard Kipling The Jungle Book has 16 full colour illustrations by Maurice and Edward Detmold, with this classic Rudyard Kipling book housed in the very attractive original red with gilt binding.

Condition of the Binding:

The publisher’s original red binding with gilt lettering and decoration to the spine is in Very Good + condition with edge wear, slight fading to the spine, wear to the bottom of the spine, corner knocks, and a mark to the back board. The binding that is 100 years old is still remarkably attractive with the gilt lettering and decoration still very bright and the binding sound and complete.

Condition of the Pages:

The 314 numbered pages with 2-page catalogue to the end of the book are top edge gilt, are in overall Very Good + condition with an inscription to the blank front free endpaper, and very light age toning to the paper, but with the 16 colour plates present as per the list to the front of the book and also firmly bound-in and in Fine condition.