Ancient, Celtic, British and World Coins, Historical and Art Medals

Great Britain, Rudyard Kipling, 1950, a bronze medal by R.B. Baron, bust left, reverse elephant presenting a copy of Jungle Book to its principal characters, 68mm (CGMP p.90). Extremely fine; in maroon case of issue (£25-35)

Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936), novelist, short-story writer, and poet, most widely known for his works for children, especially The Jungle Book (published 1894), and The Second Jungle Book (1895)