Kipling, Rudyard

i) The Jungle Book. New York: The Century Co., 1894, first American edition, illustrated by J.L. Kipling, W.H. Drake and P. Frenzeny, original olive green cloth illustrated and lettered in gilt and blind, plain endpapers, top edge gilt, extremities bumped and slightly worn; ii) The Second Jungle Book. New York: The Century Co., 1900, later edition, illustrated by J.L. Kipling, original olive green cloth uniformly illustrated with first volume except now with elephant blocked in black on upper cover, animals similarly in black on the spine, plain endpapers, top edge gilt, DUST-JACKET, dust-jacket slightly browned with extremities slightly frayed; both 8vo (2)

Richards A77 and cf A84

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where 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.
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As noted by Richards, with reference to The Jungle Book, "although the American edition, appearing 22 May 1894... was published the same day as the English (First) Edition, there are many differences between the two".