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Kipling, Rudyard
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Kipling, Rudyard
- The two "Jungle Books", in first edition, London: Macmillan and Co., 1894-95, comprising:
- paper
The Jungle Book. 1894, illustrations by J.L. Kipling, W.H. Drake and P. Frenzeny, original blue pictorial cloth gilt, green endpapers; The Second Jungle Book. 1895, illustrations by J.L. Kipling, DUST-JACKET, jacket slightly chipped near head of spine and edges; both 8vo, FIRST EDITIONS, collector's blue cloth folding box (2)
Literature
Livingston 104 & 116; Stewart 123 & 132; Martindell 61, 63
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
First editions of the author's classic collection of fables, which inspired Baden-Powell's fledgling cub and scout movement (with Kipling's blessing) and later Walt Disney's famous 1967 animated feature, the final film Disney produced. Jackets are rarely present on either title.