The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling | 1925 Hardcover
A beautiful vintage 1925 edition of The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, published by Doubleday, Page & Company (Garden City, New York). This classic collection of stories featuring Mowgli and the animals of the Indian jungle remains one of the most beloved works in children’s literature.
This edition features black-and-white illustrations throughout, adding to its charm and collectible appeal. The book is bound in a dark green cloth cover with embossed design and gold lettering on the front.
The book retains its original vintage school-issued protective cover, which adds a unique historical element, including handwritten ownership details and school markings—offering a glimpse into its past life.
Condition:
Fair vintage condition. The book shows significant wear consistent with age and use, including:
Heavy wear and tearing to the protective cover
Fraying and wear to spine ends and corners
Edge wear to boards
Previous ownership markings and writing
Some staining and toning to interior pages
Despite wear, the binding remains intact and the book is complete, making it a great reading copy or decorative vintage piece.