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Author Name: Tolkien, J.R.R.
Title: Lord of the Rings, Comprised of the Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. 1st UK Edition, 1st Impressions with Original Dustjackets
Binding: Original Cloth
Book Condition: Very Good Plus
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Publisher: London Allen & Unwin 1954
Illustrator: J.R.R. Tolkien
Seller ID: 000755
George Allen & Unwin, published in 1954, 1954, and 1955, the 1st UK Edition, 1st impressions. The Fellowship of the Ring is a 1st impression published July 29th, 1954. One of 1500 printed for the UK. The Two Towers is a 1st impression published November 11th, 1954. One of 2250 printed for the UK. The Return of the King is a 1st impression published October 20th, 1955. This copy is the true 1st State, lacking the signature mark '4' and having the straight type on page 49. Correspondence with Wayne Hammond has indicated he has revised his original definition of the 1st state, from what was described in the Tolkien Bibliography, to this. All original maps are present and in Near Fine condition, no tears or extra folds. The books show some light soiling or spotting, mainly to the spine areas. Gilt titles, author and publisher are still bright and untarnished. No major marks or faults to the original red cloth covered boards, some light rubbing to the edges, one bumped corner to the Two Towers. A little rubbing and shelfwear to the bottom of the boards, with the spine tips a little pushed and rubbed as well. All three books are in their original dustjackets, and all three have the same small Oxford Booksellers label to the front endpaper. The dustjackets are all moderately soiled, with some tanning and fading to the red lettering on the spines. The red topstain is clean and unfaded. No previous owners name or markings noted in any of the books. The endpapers show a small amount of offsetting on the The Two Towers and Return of the King, with moderate offsetting to the Fellowship. No foxing noted in any of the books. The dustjackets are not price clipped, and they have only the most minor of loss to the edges, mostly to the flap folds and spine tips. They have a number of small closed tears to the edges, the largest approximately 1" to the top front of the spine fold area on the Fellowship. No repairs or restoration to these original dustjackets. The text blocks are all clean and bright, without any internal foxing or markings. A beautiful, collectable set of first editions of this classic of fantasy literature. Digital photo's available, inquire if interested. Other Tolkien books available, include both the UK and US editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, and Signed/Numbered/Limited Editions.
           
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