Rudyard Kipling Second Jungle Book 1960 Macmillan Library Ed HC DJ Illustrated

Key Details:

Title: The Second Jungle Book

Author: Rudyard Kipling

Publisher: Macmillan & Co Ltd, London

Year of Publication: 1960

Edition: Library Edition – 1960 Reprint

Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket (protected in removable wrap)

Illustrations: Decorations by J. Lockwood Kipling, C.I.E.

Language: English

Genre: Classic Literature / Adventure / Fiction

Country of Manufacture: Great Britain

Mini Story or Hook:

Return to the world of Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera and the Indian jungle in Rudyard Kipling’s enduring companion to The Jungle Book. Originally published in 1895, The Second Jungle Book combines adventure, folklore and Kipling’s celebrated animal stories, including further tales of Mowgli alongside classics such as “The King’s Ankus” and “Red Dog”.

This attractive Macmillan Library Edition was first issued in 1950, with this copy being the 1960 reprint, and features decorations by Kipling’s father, J. Lockwood Kipling.

Condition:

Condition: Good – see detailed notes below.

This is a vintage hardcover in collectible condition:

* Original burgundy and cream Macmillan dust jacket remains present and is now housed in a removable protective sleeve.

* Dust jacket shows age-related toning, light marks and minor wear to the edges and corners.

* Hardcover appears well preserved beneath the jacket.

* Pages are clean and tightly bound with light age-related toning/spotting.

* Vintage F. W. Cheshire Pty Ltd, 362 Little Bourke St, Melbourne bookseller’s label remains on the rear endpaper.

* Copyright page identifies this as the 1960 reprint of the Library Edition, first issued in 1950.

* Printed in Great Britain.

* A very presentable vintage copy, particularly appealing with its original dust jacket retained.

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