Taipei, Taiwan: Bookcase Shop Ltd, 1972. 1st Thus. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King, and The Silmarillion, Taiwan Editions, in a Custom Black Leather Slipcase. A wonderful and scarce collection of Tolkien's books, the Taiwan Editions, featuring The Hobbit a 1st impression published in February 1972, The Lord of the Rings are all 4th impression's published January 1976, and The Silmarillion is a 1st impression of November 1977 by the Bookcase Shop Ltd, Taipei. The books were printed with permission of Allen & Unwin. The front panel on The Fellowship dustjacket is mis printed with The Return of the King panel, though the spine correctly indicates The Fellowship of the Ring. An unusual five volume hardback set, matched in size and format. None are price clipped, but only The Fellowship and The Silmarillion have a price on their dustjackets. The top edges of the books are slightly dusty, otherwise a bright set of this classic of fantasy literature. The dustjackets all show rubbing along with a few closed tears, and a few chips with minor loss to the top of the spine and edges, remarkably clean and bright colors. The Hobbit's bright green is fading to a more blueish color, while the red lettering on The Silmarillion is also slightly faded. These are Very Good Plus books in Very Good Plus dustjackets. The books are all in the original light tan cloth with original dustjackets. The tan cloth boards have no gilt stamping except to the spine on each book. The Hobbit has a Goodwill price sticker on the first free endpaper, and an ink marked price to the rear free endpaper. The Silmarillion has a small Taipei Booksellers stick to the rear free endpaper. None of the other books have any writing, names, or dates, shows offsetting to the white endpapers and the reverse side of the dustjackets. Original maps are attached at the rear of the 3 Lord of the Rings and Silmarillion books, where the Hobbit has its maps bound into the textblock instead of as endpapers. A custom black leather slipcase stamped with Tolkien designs, is furnished to house this lovely collection. A significant and highly collectable set of this sought after edition. 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. Near Fine / Near Fine. Item #2576

London: Allen & Unwin, 1963. J.R.R. Tolkien. 1st Thus. Original Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by George Allen & Unwin in 1963. The true 1st UK 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 Near Fine condition, with no marks and only minor rubbing to the covers and a few marks or rubs to the gilded edges, previous owners label and embossed stamp to the front free endpaper of each of the three books. The textblocks are 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 mildly bumped corner, and a little rubbing to the edges amd 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 and complete, without any major stains, faults or tears. A rare opportunity for this scarce set with it's original Pauline Baynes illustrated 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. Item #2596

London: Harper Collins, 2014. J.R.R. Tolkien. 3rd Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Harper Collins in 2014, the 60th Anniversary Edition, a four volume boxed set featuring Tolkien's original unused dustjacket designs, together with the fourth volume, A Reader's Companion, which includes special features and the definitive edition of the text. This set is still sealed in the publishers shrinkwrap, without any tears or rips to the shrinkwrap, no bumped corners to the slipcase. Photos of the open books are from another similar set and are for illustrative purposes only. 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. Item #2583

London: Allen & Unwin, 1959. J.R.R. Tolkien. 1st Edition, Hobbits, Lord of the Rings, Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, Comprised of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by George Allen and Unwin in 1959 & 1960, these books are early impressions of the 1st UK Edition, housed in their original publishers slipcase with printed label to one panel. The Fellowship of the Ring is an 8th impression published in 1959, in its correct and original 8th impression dustjacket. The Two Towers is a 7th impression published in 1960, in its correct and original 7th impression dustjacket. The Return of the King is a 5th impression published in 1959, in its original and correct 5th impression dustjacket. All three books have their correct and original dustjackets in Near Fine condition showing some light fading to the red lettering on the spines. They show no loss to the edges or wear to the spines. The dustjackets are not price clipped, and have almost no tanning or discoloration to the spines. The books are in Near Fine condition with no offsetting or foxing to the endpapers. No previous owners names or any other writing noted. The dustjackets are in remarkable condition with no loss or edgewear. The gilt to the spines are all clean and bright, with the topstain unmarked and unfaded. Each book has it's own original foldout map tipped in at the rear, and all are in excellent condition with no tears or extra folds noted. The original Publishers slipcase is also in Near Fine condition, with a little wear to the entry corners, but no soiling. Has done its job to house and protect this wonderful set of books. 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. Item #2588

London: Allen & Unwin, 1972. J.R.R. Tolkien. De Luxe Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. This is the 1972 De Luxe 1 Volume Edition, published by George Allen & Unwin. This is the 2nd impression of the 1969 one Volume De Luxe Edition of the Lord of the Rings. A Near Fine copy of the book, in its Very Good Plus/Near Fine original publishers slipcase. The book basically has no faults, clean and bright, no markings or wear, a few wrinkled pages, not uncommon with the very thin India paper. The case has some rubbing to the edges, no bumps or splits. This edition is printed on India Paper, making the full 3 volumes bound into a single volume, only 1 inch thick. The black buckram cloth has the Tolkien design depicting the Numenorean throne with 'Elendil' in tengwar, stamped on upper cover in gilt, silver and green. Mottled black and grey wove endpapers, all edges trimmed and speckled light green. Housed in the original publishers slipcase, only the 1st & 2nd impressions were published with the slipcase. Both maps bound in, and in Near Fine condition, no tears or misfolds. An beautiful early example of this wonderful edition. A wonderful opportunity to add this significant and collectable book to your collection. Other Tolkien books available, include both the UK and US editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, and Signed/Numbered/Limited Editions. Item #2504

London: Harper Collins, 1991. John Howe. First Thus. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Harper Collins in 1991, the Centenary Edition three volume set housed in its original publishers red slipcase, featuring the title and author stamped in gold to the sides, along with the Centenary device to the rear boards. The slipcase shows some rubbing and scuffs along the edges, a stain to the back panel, but it is still holding up well without any splits to the seams. The books are all 1st impressions in unclipped dustjackets. The dustjackets feature some of John Howe's most famous illustrations, with a Gold Band to the top and bottom with the runes in black. All dustjackets in Near Fine condition with minor rubbing and a small split just starting to the spine fold on The Fellowship and one to the flap fold on The Two Towers. None of the dustjackets show any fading to the red lettering on the spine as so often found. A very uncommon and extremely hard to find set, lovely condition, bound in green cloth with title, author, publisher and Tolkien monogram in gold to the spines of the books. No previous owners names, dates or any other writing noted. None of the dustjackets are price clipped, all in lovely condition. The edges of the textblocks are clean and bright, unfoxed. An exceptional set of books quite hard to find in this lovely condition. 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. Item #2508

London: Harper Collins, 1992. Alan Lee. First Thus. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Harper Collins in 1992, a three volume set featuring 50 of Alan Lee's Illustrations that were commissioned to celebrate the Centenary of Tolkien's Birth. Only one printing of this lovely set was ever published. The dustjackets feature some of Alan Lee's most famous illustrations, with a Silver Band to the top and bottom with the runes in black. The dustjackets are in Near Fine condition with only minor rubbing to the silver bands. A beautiful set bound in blue cloth with the JRRT monogram stamped in silver to the front boards of the books. No previous owners names or markings, not price clipped, in lovely condition. All original illustrations by Alan Lee thru the 3 books. You can follow how the recent movies were first visualized by Lee, and carried thru by Peter Jackson, with Lee's assistance throughout the movie's production. An exceptional set of books, only one printing of these books were ever produced. This separate three book set, makes handling and viewing much less of a problem then the single volume editions that were large and awkward to handle. Housed in the original publishers blue slipcase, showing some rubbing and color loss on the outside of the slipcase, still protected the books well. 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. Item #2591

London: Allen & Unwin, 1960. Ted Nasmith. 1st Edition, Hobbits, Lord of the Rings. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, Comprised of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by George Allen and Unwin in 1961, these books are middle impressions of the 1st UK Edition, originally published in 1954/1954/1955 respectively. The Fellowship of the Rings is a stated 8th impression, but actually a 9th impression published in 1960 (printers error), in its correct unclipped 9th impression dustjacket. The Two Towers is an 9th impression published in 1962, in its original 9th impression dustjacket. The Return of the King is an 8th impression published in 1961, also in its original 8th impression dustjacket. All three books have their original dustjackets which are in Very Good Plus/Near Fine condition showing some light soiling with a few minor chips to the edges, and only very lightly tanned to the spine.There are a few tape ghosts to The Two Towers and Return of the King flaps and endpapers, but none to The Fellowship. The books are in Near Fine condition without any offsetting to the endpapers. The red cloth boards show very well, a bit of damp staining to the Two Towers, a couple of the books have dulled or tarnished gilt to the spines. No previous owners name or writing in any of the books. Each book has it's own original foldout map tipped in at the rear, and all are in excellent condition with no tears or extra folds noted. A custom red leather slipcase, featuring Tolkien's Ring & Eye design along with the White Tree of Gondor, plus the Tolkien monogram to the rear, to house and protect this wonderful set of books. 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. Very Good Plus / Very Good Plus. Item #2569

London: Allen & Unwin, 1954. J.R.R. Tolkien. First Edition. Full-Leather. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, Comprised of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by George Allen and Unwin, 1954/54/55 1st UK Edition, all 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 what was originally defined as the 1st State with the signature mark 4 as well as the slipped type on page 49. From correspondence with Wayne Hammond who has revised his original definition of the 1st state, from what was described in the Tolkien Descriptive Bibliography, making this the later or 2nd state. All original maps are present and in Near Fine condition, no tears or extra folds. An extraordinary set of first editions of this classic of fantasy literature. The set is fully rebound in Black Morocco Leather with Red Leather insets with the Title and Author gilt stamped. The individual books feature the White Tree of Gondor on the front boards, with the JRRT Monogram to the rear boards, single gilt rule to the inside and outside edges. The set is further characterized by custom hand Marbled endpapers, by Joan Ajala of Australia, all edges trimmed and gilded, and is housed in a custom black cloth and leather entry case to protect and show these beautiful books. These are distinguished by compartments, with raised bands, gilt tooling, and gilt ruled edges. Title, Author, Publisher and Date, as well as a 'Ring and Eye' device from the original UK dustjackets are featured in the compartments, with the White Tree of Gondor featured on the front boards of the books. A beautiful design, executed by the Chelsea Bindery. All are very clean and bright with no foxing to any pages, and with no writing or signatures. Fantastic looking set, with a classic design. No expense spared in creating this finely bound, and highly collectable set of classics. A Tolkien Collector's dream set. 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. Item #2515

London: Harper Collins, 2000. J.R.R. Tolkien. Limited. Quarter Leather. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Harper Collins in 2000, the 2nd impression of the 1997 Deluxe Limited Edition. Printed on India Paper to reduce the size to approximately 1". Quarter Bound in Black Leather and Black Cloth with Gilt title, Author, Publisher and Tolkien Monogram to the spine. Matching in size and design the Harper Collins Limited Editions of The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, and The History of Middle Earth Series. Has the large Tolkien Monogram gilt stamped on front boards. Housed in original publishers black cloth slipcase with the monogram design gilt stamped to the exterior, matching the gilt design on the book. Shows a little dust marking and minor rubbing to the cloth. All edges gilded, showing no markings or rubs, no names or writing in the book. A beautiful example of the Limited Deluxe edition in Near Fine condition. 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. Item #2604

London: Unwin Hyman, 1988. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. The Revised (2nd) Edition. Vol I: The Fellowship of the Ring is a 19th impression. Vol II: The Two Towers is a 16th impression. Vol III: The Return of the King is a 17th impression, all from 1988, the 2nd or 3rd printing of this style set by Unwin Hyman. None of these books have any topstain, but are clean and white. The maps are all present, only the The Fellowship map has a small amount of folding to the mounting side edge. This is an unusual and hard to find set published by Unwin Hyman in 1988. All three volumes are in Near Fine condition with a clean bright edges, clean and bright textblock, and in Near Fine unclipped dustwrappers, showing no edgewear or rubbing. The dustjackets have no fading to the spines, or to the colored lettering. No bumped corners to the books, no previous owners names or writing, there is an blank ownership stamp on the ffep of The Fellowship. There are basically no major faults to these books, crisp, tight and bright. No shelfwear to the bottom of the boards, no previous owners names or any writing. No foxing or offsetting to any of the books. The original publishers Green paper covered slipcase to house and protect this classic Lord of the Rings set, is in less than fabulous condition, showing a few scuffs to the edges, and the top back was split, now neatly repaired. The books may have been read, but exhibit no spine lean, or damaged edges or spines. Modest price for this set of significant and collectable books. 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. Item #2568

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1970. J.R.R. Tolkien. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published in 1970 by Houghton Mifflin, Second Editions, 6th/5th/5th impressions . An exceptionally clean and bright set of this classic of fantasy literature. The set is in original cloth with the original unpriced dustjackets, now in removable archival protectors. The black cloth boards feature Tolkiens original "Ring & Eye" device stamped in various colors, with matching topstain and dustjacket color on each book. The books are all in Near Fine condition, the gilt title & author on the spine is clean and bright on the books. No names or writing or foxing whatsoever to the books. The matching Near Fine dustjackets show no rubbing to the edges or the tops of the spines, with no chipping or color loss. The spines are not faded as is common to these brightly colored jackets. The dustjackets are not priced or clipped, and all have the blindstamp on the rear boards, meaning these are the Book Club edition. The topstain on the books is unmarked without any stains, slightly darkened but not faded. The set is housed in the original publishers slipcase in Near Fine condition showing a little fading to the black paper covering as is the norm. Original maps are attached at the rear, in Near Fine condition, with no tears or extra folds, clean and bright. A lovely vibrant early set of the 2nd US Edition. 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. Item #2575

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1978. J.R.R. Tolkien. Second Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien, Book Club Edition, published by Houghton Mifflin in May 1978. 1978 Second Editions, 16th/15th/15th impressions, in their original Publishers Slipcase. An exceptionally clean and bright set of this classic of fantasy literature. The set is in original cloth with the original unpriced dustjackets, now in removable archival protectors. The black cloth boards feature Tolkien's original "Ring & Eye" device stamped in various colors, with matching topstain and endpapers to each book. The light cream colored dustjackets and slipcase feature the facsimile J.R.R. Tolkien Signature. Makes a fantastic looking set. The books are all in Near Fine condition, with original Near Fine dustjackets, showing a bit of fading to the cream colored spine. No names or writing or foxing whatsoever to the books. The dustjackets show no rubbing, a tiny bit of loss to the edges of the dustjackets, mainly to the flap fold of The Fellowship. The red letters on the spines are not faded, as is the norm. Dustjackets are unpriced and not clipped, and all have the blindstamp on the rear boards, meaning these are the Book Club Edition. The topstain on the books is unmarked and clean, not faded. The set is housed in the original publishers slipcase with a little minor rubbing and loss to the edges along with a bit of wrinkling to one side panel. Original maps are attached at the rear pastedown, in Fine condition, with no extra folds or tears. 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. Item #2627