The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling 1896 First American Edition Rare Green Gilt

The Jungle Book By Rudyard Kipling Published: The Century Co., New York, 1896 Binding: Original green cloth with gilt elephant and title Rare early First American Edition, marked “Thirtieth Thousand,” published in 1896, just two years after the original 1894 London edition. Features the iconic olive green cloth binding with elaborate gilt-stamped elephant on the cover and decorated spine — a hallmark of early Jungle Book printings. 📚 Details: • Publisher: The Century Co., New York • Edition: 1896 “Thirtieth Thousand” – early U.S. printing • Binding: Original decorative green cloth • Language: English 🔍 Condition: • Binding: Strong and square; minor shelf wear to edges • Gilt: Bright on front cover and spine • Pages: Clean and unmarked; light foxing to preliminaries • No tears, inscriptions, or repairs • Original endpapers intact • Overall: Very Good+ antique condition