KIPLING (Rudyard). The Jungle Book. - Le IIe livre de la Jungle. Paris, Sagittaire, Simon Kra, 1924-1925. 2 volumes, large in-4, burgundy morocco, mosaic decoration in several shades of morocco in the upper part of the upper covers of both volumes, elephant's head in the centre of one, panther's head in the other, inner border decorated with gilt fillets and fleurons, gilt head, untrimmed, cover and spine, slipcase (Yseux sc de Thierry-Simier). Illustrated with 109 coloured etchings, including 32 hors-texte by Maurice de Becque; friezes and ornaments in green. Translation by Louis Fabulet and Robert d'Humières. Edition of 300 copies, this one of 200 on vellum pur chiffon. Superb mosaic binding by Louis Yseux. From the library of the Duchesse de Vendôme, née Princess Henriette of Belgium, with bookplate. Slight foxing. Carteret Illustrés, IV, p. 220 - Mahé II, 509-510.