Item #1192 The Lord of the Rings and Other Bookbindings of Philip Smith. Philip Smith.
The Lord of the Rings and Other Bookbindings of Philip Smith
The Lord of the Rings and Other Bookbindings of Philip Smith
The Lord of the Rings and Other Bookbindings of Philip Smith
The Lord of the Rings and Other Bookbindings of Philip Smith
The Lord of the Rings and Other Bookbindings of Philip Smith
The Lord of the Rings and Other Bookbindings of Philip Smith
The Lord of the Rings and Other Bookbindings of Philip Smith

The Lord of the Rings and Other Bookbindings of Philip Smith

London: Philip Smith, 1970.

Philip Smith. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Very Good / No Jacket, as Issued. Item #1192

The Lord of the Rings and other Bookbindings of Philip Smith. Signed by C Philip Smith to the top of the title page. Self published in London in 1970. The first part of the book is devoted to the renowned 'Lord of the Rings Wall of Books'. Very well illustrated in black and white, with technical notes on the binding process he used. The second part of the book deals with other superb bindings by this renowned bookbinding artist. The text is by Philip Smith in English with parallel French translation. The covers are silvered card with black printing - very difficult to photograph properly. The cover show some rubbing and creasing with minor color loss at the fold area. A minor amount of edgewear, but still in Very Good condition for it's 40 years of age. No previous owners names or writing noted. A very scarce and desired book, rarely available for the collector. 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.

Price: $300.00 save 5% $285.00

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