Hardback this deluxe facsimile calla edition of one of the great classics of the english language is exquisitely illustrated. We create leatherbound heirloom editions of great books. As a young child who loved and adored all the disney animated classics, particularly the jungle book, once i found out it had actually originated from a book, it was a must read, especially from such an esteemed writer. Ep easton presss 100 greatest books ever written letters. Mowgli was first seen by wolves and adopted by them as a family member. T he popular easton press books are fine books, primarily because of their high quality production methods, e.
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Easton press kim rudyard kipling leather 1962 famous editions finerare jungle. Joseph rudyard kipling was an english novelist, poet and shortstory writer. The word jungle as used in the two volumes which together constitute the jungle books goes far beyond the thick forests of central india in which are set the childhood. Jungle book by rudyard kipling, first edition, signed. The jungle book, which was originally published in 1894 gives beautiful stories of mowgli a mancub, mowgli is the main character of the book.
Apr 01, 2010 the illustrated jungle book is a mixed bag in many ways, and if your only experience of the story is from the films then you are in for a surprising revelation. The stanley family foundation is the majority shareholder of our company. Easton press kim rudyard kipling very fine w colletors notes. Easton press leather bound books including the jungle. This is a new in shrinkwrap leatherbound easton press deluxe limited edition hardback with clamcase of the jungle book by rudyard kipling. Mowgli grows playing with a bear, black pather, and wolves. The jungle book stories puffin cover to cover story. A collection of collectors edition classics published by the easton press in 1979. Aeschylus the oresteia aesop aesops fables alcott, louisa may little women. The jungle book and the second jungle book by rudyard kipling lady chatterleys lover by d. Sketch book of geoffrey crayon rip van winkle and other stories by washington irving.
Jungle book by rudyard kipling, first edition, signed abebooks. There is an ink signature on the rear of the front free page. Apr 15, 2016 studios are in the recycling business, and while this the jungle book is lightly diverting, it is also disappointing, partly because it feels like a pumpedup version of disneys 1967. Mowgli an adventurous young boy found in the jungle by bagheera and raised by wolves. We ship by bubble wrapping the book and placing in a box full of styrofoam peanuts so you get it in the same condition we send it in. Rudyard kipling jungle book first edition sellersupplied. An adaptation of the disney movie the jungle book, mowgli, the boy who gets lost in the jungle now lives different adventures. New easton press dle rudyard kipling jungle book dle easton.
The portrait of a lady the 100 greatest books ever written easton press. Rudyard kiplings the jungle book 1894 and the second jungle book 1895 were written in vermont. Studios are in the recycling business, and while this the jungle book is lightly diverting, it is also disappointing, partly because it feels like. The jungle book by rudyard kipling easton press 100 greatest books ever written. Some of the books published by easton press include jurassic park signed leather bound, the jungle books, the alhambra, and moby dick. This is part of the 100 greatest books ever written series. First printing binding hardcover publisher easton press place of publication norwalk, connecticut date published 1980 keywords easton press, fine binding, leather bound. This charitable organization funds research that would reduce the burden of serious mental illness. After a threat from the tiger shere khan forces him to flee the jungle, a mancub named mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of. Excellent condition with no tears, dents or discoloration. The jungle book has had a professional repair to the spine and the binding is weak in places. The jungle books rudyard kipling, david gentleman on. He is noted as being an author who can inspire passionate disagreement. Easton press sells the worlds greatest books, bound in genuine leather and accented with 22kt gold.
Jungle book stories progress english oxford university press, paperback, 1988. Easton press, 100 greatest books ever written, complete 100. The jungle book by rudyard kipling easton press new. With neel sethi, bill murray, ben kingsley, idris elba. For sale is a copy of the easton press printing of the jungle books. Outer edges of pages have minor damage, but book is otherwise in great condition. Jungle book by rudyard kipling, first edition abebooks. The main threat to him was tiger who always seek an opportunity to. The jungle books easton press by rudyard kipling first. Collectors edition of the jungle books by rudyard kipling from the easton press. Sealed in shrinkwrap as new, accented in 22kt gold, printed on archival. Check out these moments with mowgli and his jungle friends and relive the thrilling adventure.
Of course, nearly everything about that sentence is a lie as in addition to books, this list contains poetry collections, plays, and short stories, plus the current list is 101 and theres a number of works from nonwestern sources as well. The jungle book, rudyard kipling, easton press, 1980. Initially i thought this was an artist edition with original illustrations, which may have been great too. Easton press 100 greatest books ever written this series was originally 100 books but throughout the years the easton press added an additional 25 titles. The reason for this is that, if you put the iliad in an easton press wonderful books series because your copy happens to be from that series, everyone with a copy of the iliad from any publisher will find that they now have a book in the easton press wonderful books series. Easton press kim rudyard kipling, leather bond collector. According to easton press, this list contains the 100 greatest books of the western canon. The second jungle book has spotting throughout the book and some marks. There may be a few scratches to the gilt of the book. The illustrated jungle book is a mixed bag in many ways, and if your only experience of the story is from the films then you are in for a surprising revelation. First printing binding hardcover publisher easton press place of publication norwalk, connecticut date published 1980. Easton press the jungle book rudyard kipling 100 greatest.
Oct 12, 2016 jungle book calla rudyard kipling book number. Not even a single scratch to the gilded page edges. But overarching all that is the everpresent reminder that the world of the jungle is a world of nature, red in tooth and claw. The jungle books easton press rudyard kipling first edition. The jungle book official diamond edition bluray trailer. The jungle book official diamond edition bluray trailer 20 disney movie hd bagheera the panther and baloo the bear have a difficult time. Easton franklin books specializes in selling books from the easton press and franklin library collections. The jungle book by rudyard kipling easton press new leather.
Jungle books by christopher casson, eve watkinson, and. Easton press 100 greatest books for sale collectible. Complete list easton press collectors librarything. I guess i was just a little dense from reading the little golden book version for so long to my son and grandsons. As a young child who loved and adored all the disney animated classics, particularly the jungle book, once i found out it had actually originated from a book, it was a must read, especially from such an. Jungle book by rudyard kipling easton press collection edition the jungle book 1894 is a collection of stories by the english author rudyard kipling. The 100 greatest books ever written easton press book. New easton press dle rudyard kipling jungle book dle. More information about this seller contact this seller see more product details the jungle books easton press. The jungle book gallery check out these moments with mowgli and his jungle friends and relive the thrilling adventure. The special edition books were published by the easton press of norwalk, connecticut and include the three musketeers by alexander dumas 1978, the jungle book by rudyard kipling 1980, the canterbury tales by geoffrey chaucer 1974, grimms fairy tales selected and edited by louis and bryna untermeyer 1980, and aesops fables new. Each book is a collector edition that is as magnificent to see as it is to read. An adventurous young boy found in the jungle by bagheera and raised by wolves. The adventures of huckleberry finn by mark twain easton press.
Easton press the jungle books rudyard kipling leather collectible greatest 100. Born in bombay, british india, he is best known for his works of fiction the jungle book. With each book bound in genuine leather and accented with 22kt gold, it. Easton press masterpieces of american literature collection. To the book collector, dealer, or reseller who needs a basic introduction to the tricky variations of some easton press titles, i offer several examples or variants. Aug 14, 20 the jungle book official diamond edition bluray trailer 20 disney movie hd bagheera the panther and baloo the bear have a difficult time trying to convince a boy to leave the jungle for. After a threat from the tiger shere khan forces him to flee the jungle, a mancub named mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of panther bagheera and freespirited bear baloo. Kiplings classic story of mowgli, a boy raised in the jungle by wolves in a beautiful recreation of the 1916 edition, featuring 16 breathtaking color plates by maurice and edward detmold. Great deals from zeds books in eastonpress ebay stores. Poignant, endearing, at times brutal, the jungle book pressed all my buttons. Each book is bound in genuine leather and features a goldtoned design on the covers and spines. Featuring unforgettable animal characters baloo, the bear. New easton press dle rudyard kipling jungle book dle easton press collectors. The classic hubbed spines of four raised bands have 22k gold accents and there is.
Mar 22, 2018 new easton press dle rudyard kipling jungle book dle. The second jungle book is also a first us edition, and includes the first edition dust jacket. Book is leather bound with golden page edges and a ribbon bookmark. Easton press tales of east and west by rudyard kipling.
Firstly the jungle book is not one story but an anthology of 7 short stories and 7 songs, and understandably with some more appealing than others. With jimmy hibbert, david holt, nigel pilkington, teresa gallagher. I should have realized when it states books there are other tales other than just the jungle book. Born in bombay and raised in england, most of his stories involved british soldiers and their adventures india. Most of the characters are animals such as shere khan the tiger and baloo the bear, though a principal character is the boy or mancub mowgli, who is raised in the jungle by wolves. The jungle books easton press author kipling, rudyard formatbinding hardcover book condition used edition first edition.
Baloo a happygolucky bear who takes mowgli under his wing and tries to teach him the bare necessities of. Recycled jungle book puts a real boy in a forest of. It would be so easy to think of the jungle book in a more disneyfied light. Accented in 22kt gold, printed on archival paper with gilded. The jungle books easton press, leather bound, 1988. There he and his american wife carrie were expecting their first child. But, the publisher did take liberties in changing the covers and spine designs, the colors of the leather, the lettering of the titles, the endpapers, and the frontispiece for. The jungle books easton press by kipling rudyard for sale online. The adventures of huckleberry finn by mark twain easton press 1981. The jungle book is a first us edition and contains an original watercolor by the illustrator, william henry drake. Shop easton press 100 greatest books in stock and ready to ship right now. Our extraordinary books are an elegant addition to any home or office, and make the perfect gift for christmas, birthdays, fathers day, mothers day or any.
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