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Author Name: Tolkien, J.R.R.
Title: Lord of the Rings - Original 1963 UK Deluxe Set
Binding: Original Cloth
Book Condition: Very Good Plus
Jacket Condition: No Jacket, as Issued
Edition: 1st Edition
Size: 8vo - over 7¾
Publisher: London Allen & Unwin 1963
Illustrator: J.R.R. Tolkien
Seller ID: 000589
The true 1st Deluxe Edition of the 3 volumes of the Lord of the Rings, comprised of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King. This set is bound in the original Black Buckram cloth with gilt titles, author and publisher to the spines of each volume. Each volume features Bevel-Edged boards, gilded page edges, and original silk bookmark sewn in. The books are in Very Good Plus condition, with almost no marks or rubbing to the gilded edges, no writing or inscriptions in any of the books. The textblock is clean and unmarked, with a very tight binding. The spine of the Two Towers is only slightly lighter in color, less so than the common flaw with this edition. Seems to only occur with the Two Towers, and never the other two books. The books are housed in the very scarce original publishers slipcase featuring the Pauline Baynes color Triptych artwork. This case has one bumped corner, but very little rubbing to the corners as is often found. Clean and bright, one of the nicest I've run across in many years. The scarcest of all the original Allen & Unwin 1st Editions, as well as the Houghton Mifflin issues. According to publishers records, 1000 or less sets produced. Briefly mentioned in the Tolkien bibliography by Hammond and Anderson on page 98. The outside of the slipcase show some superficial rubbing, but whole & complete, without any major stains or faults. A rare opportunity for this scarce set and slipcase. Digital images available upon request. Other Tolkien sets, original and rebound are available. Inquire if interested. A wonderful addition to anyone's Tolkien collection.
     
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3895.00 USD
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