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The red linen boards are well preserved, with luminous gilt lettering along the spine and a St. Martin's House signature stamp at the top of the front cover. Interior pages are complete and intact, with occasional soiling and pencil marks noted. John Lockwood Kipling's illustrations have an ethnographic quality, rooted in his deep knowledge of Indian craft and culture. He originally illustrated Kim for its first publication in 1901, so editions carrying his work are considered especially authentic — the father illustrating the son's great Indian novel is a meaningful connection.

This well-preserved edition is in good condition. The pages are tight, unmarked, and the book is tight and square. However, there is a library stamp on the page preceding the title page. The dust jacket is near fine, red cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. This Centenary Edition closely mirrors the original, retaining the classic illustrations and vintage layout, making it a treasured collectible for literary enthusiasts. The original The Second Jungle Book, published in 1895, featured illustrations by John Lockwood Kipling, Rudyard Kipling's father. An accomplished illustrator and artist, he contributed significantly to both The Jungle Book and The Second Jungle Book. His illustrations added a distinct charm, beautifully complementing the rich narratives of Mowgli's adventures and Kipling’s vivid descriptions of Indian wildlife.