Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1988. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1988. These are later printings of the 2nd Edition. The brown boards feature the multicolored "Ring & Eye" device to the front boards. The Near Fine dustjackets are illustrated with one of Alan Lee's most famous works. Both books and dustjacket are in Near Fine condition, with a bit of fading to the cream colored spine of the books the only minor fault. Each book features its own large scale map mounted on the recto of the free endpaper at the rear, a couple of minor tears to the mounting hinges, neatly repaired. This is a set of the trade editions, not the book club, with the dustjackets priced and no blindstamp to the rear boards. Other Tolkien books available, include both the UK and US editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, and Signed/Numbered/Limited Editions. Item #2629

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

London: Harper Collins, 2018. Alan Lee. De Luxe Edition. Original Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Fall of Gondolin, by J.R.R. Tolkien. The UK Deluxe Edition, published by Harper Collins in 2018, a 1st impression of the 1st Edition. No faults, no bumps, Near Fine in matching Near Fine slipcase. "A brand new standalone tale of Middle-earth, the third and final of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Great Tales', with many exclusive features" "Using the original manuscripts and many sources spaced over decades, Christopher Tolkien has constructed a linked narrative of the first real story of Tolkien's imaginary world. Includes a red and black Map of Beleriand drawn by Christopher Tolkien, which appears as a fold out sheet. Eight color paintings and fifteen pencil sketches, specially commissioned from award winning artist, Alan Lee. Includes a preface and chapter by Christopher Tolkien on the evolution and writing of the tale. Quarter bound with grey boards, stamped in gold foil with a unique motif of Tuor created by Alan Lee, and housed in a matching custom-built slipcase. Printed on superior quality paper and including a silk ribbon marker." Loose Leaf Flyer is included. This UK Deluxe Edition is a beautiful companion to the other UK Deluxe Editions, matched in style and design, to The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, The Children of Hurin, The Tales From the Perilous Realm, The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun, The Fall of Arthur, Unfinished Tales, Beowulf, Story of Kullervo, and Beren and Luthien. 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 #2624

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1972. J.R.R. Tolkien. Second Edition. Original Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Houghton Mifflin, 1965 Second Editions, 8th/7th/7th impressions issued in 1972. An exceptionally clean and bright set of this classic of fantasy literature still housed in the original publishers slipcase. 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 dustjacket color on each book. The books are all in Near Fine condition, with their matching Very Good Plus dustjackets with minor edgewear, mostly to the edge areas, not to the spines as they were reinforced to the back side by the previous owner. No names or writing or foxing. The dustjackets show minor fading to the colors on the spine, mostly to the Fellowship of the Ring. Dustjackets are unpriced, and all have the blindstamp on the rear boards, meaning these are the book club edition. The topstain on the books is unmarked with a bit of darkening to The Fellowship, the others are clean and bright. The set is housed in the original publishers slipcase with the label to the front, still in Near Fine condition, one neatly repaired split to the top corner, no fading to the black paper. Original maps are attached at the rear, in Fine condition, with no extra folds, or tears to any of the maps. 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 #2620

London: Harper Collins, 2004. J.R.R. Tolkien. First Thus. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. J.R.R. Tolkien. First Thus. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Harper Collins 2004 UK Deluxe Edition of The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. "The definitive edition of the text, fully reset and corrected for this special edition, with many unique features: Exclusive 16 page introduction by Christopher Tolkien about the history of 'The Hobbit'. The illustration, "The Three Trolls are turned to Stone" by J.R.R. Tolkien, appears for the first time. Fully illustrated by the author, with 14 illustrations appearing in full color. Also appearing for the first time is a fold-out version of Thror's Map, with the 'magic' runes only visible when the map is held up to the light, as the author intended. For the first time the Map of Wilderland appears in blue and black, as the author originally intended. Tolkien's drawing of Mirkwood appears as the front endpaper and interior illustration. Quarter bound in green, stamped in red and gold foil on grey boards, and housed in a matching slipcase. Printed and bound by Lego SpA in Italy, on superior quality paper and including a green silk ribbon marker. This edition is available for a limited time only." The loose leaf flyer that was originally issued with the book in not included, it is missing. No faults to this lovely copy, Near Fine, unmarked, crisp and tight. This Deluxe Edition is a beautiful companion to the 50th Anniversary Edition of 'The Lord of the Rings', as well as matching the UK Deluxe Editions of the Children of Hurin, The Silmarillion, The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun, The Tales of the Perilous Realm, The Fall of Arthur, Unfinished Tales, Beowulf, Story of Kullervo, Beren and Luthien, and The Fall of Gondolin. 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 #2600

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, 1978. J.R.R. Tolkien. Second Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Allen & Unwin, mixed issue of this particular style. The Revised (2nd) Edition. Vol I: The Fellowship of the Ring is an 13th impression published in 1983. Vol II: The Two Towers is an 9th impression published in 1978. Vol III: The Return of the King is an 11th impression, published in 1980. All three volumes are in Near Fine condition with the top edge stained red, faded on the Two Towers, clean and bright textblock, with no previous owners names or writing. The original red/maroon cloth boards show no spotting or soiling and no bumped corners. No foxing or offsetting to the endpapers. Original maps are in still in place, in excellent condition, no tears or extra folds. The dustjacket's show beautifully with a bit of scuffing and color loss to the top flap fold area of The Two Towers, no rubbing to the panels as usually found. Only the Two Towers dustjacket is price clipped. These are the later impressions of the 2nd Edition that appear with a differently colored background to the dustjackets. The Fellowship is a dark green color, the Two Towers is a purple color, and The Return a brown color. The slipcase is a new custom Green Leather covering stamped with the Large Ring & Eye, along with Gondor White Tree to the side panels, with the JRRT mongram to the rear panel. A wonderful opportunity to add this significant and collectable set of books 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 #2584

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: Harper Collins, 1991. J.R.R. Tolkien. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Harper Collins in 1991. This set features the unused drafts of Tolkien's artwork for the dustjackets of The Lord of the Rings, as well as the publishers slipcase art. The dustjackets are in Near Fine condition with no rubbing or darkening to the spines, they do show some wrinkling, but no loss. The original Publishers Black slipcase has a neat repair to some splitting of the paper at the top rear of the slipcase. This set of books is in Near Fine condition with some minor tanning to the textblock of the books. A later 2nd edition set, with all three Lord of the Rings books being the 1st impression of this edition. In all three volumes, the map of The West of Middle-earth at the End of the Third Age and the Map of Gondor, Rohan and Mordor appear spread over the final pages. No previous owners names or any marks to the 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 #2571

London: Book Club Associates, 1971. Pauline Baynes. First Thus. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. First Thus UK One Volume Hardback Edition, published by the Book Club Associates in 1971. Bound in the publishers brown textured paper with gilt titles to the spine. Lacking the Allen & Unwin addresses on the final two pages, the 1st Impression 1st State with the brown textured paper covering. A Near Fine copy of an extremely collectable book. The unpriced dustjacket features the Illustrations by Pauline Baynes, showing 2 of 3 panels of the 'Triptych' artwork originally painted by Pauline Baynes for the slipcase of the 1963 Deluxe Edition and later used on the one volume paperback edition released in 1968. No previous owner names or any other writing. The book shows only the slightest of rubbing to the edges, a slight bit of fading to the light yellow background color on the spine, almost no fading to the orange lettering on the spine, still clear and much better than the norm. A clean bright beautiful copy for the collector, now protected in a black leather slipcase. 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 #2567

London: Allen & Unwin, 1965. 1st Edition. 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 1965, these books are later impressions of the 1st UK Edition, originally published in 1954/1954/1955 respectively. The Fellowship of the Rings is a 14th impression published in 1965, in its correct Fourteenth Impression dustjacket. The Two Towers is an 11th impression published in 1965, in correct Eleventh Impression dustjacket. The Return of the King is also an 11th impression published in 1965, in it's Eleventh Impression dustjacket. The dustjackets are all in Very Good Plus condition showing some light rubbing and a bit of damp staining to the covers of The Fellowship, along with a bit of tanning to the spines. The dustjackets show a small amount of wear to the edges of the fold areas. The is also a piece of clear tape to a closed tear to the front panel of The Fellowship. The books are in Very Good Plus condition with no offsetting or foxing, with the same previous owners bookplate to all of the books, and no other markings. None of the books are price clipped. The red boards on all three books are clean and bright, with the Fellowship showing the damp stains. The gilt to the all three books is clean and bright. Each book has it's own original foldout map tipped in at the rear, all are in excellent condition with no tears or extra folds noted. Red topstain is bright and a bit spot faded on all three books. A custom red leather slipcase, with a ribbon pull, featuring Tolkien's own Ring & Eye and The White Tree of Gondor to the side boards, and the JRRT monogram to the back. A lovely way 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 #2560

London: Allen & Unwin, 1981. Paline Baynes. De Luxe Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Poems and Stories, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Allen & Unwin in 1981 Contains The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth Beorhthelm's Son, On Fairy Stories, Leaf by Niggle, Farmer Giles of Ham, and Smith of Wootton Major. Illustrated by Pauline Baynes, Tolkien's favorite illustrator. Bound in black buckram cloth with elaborate gilt stamped design to the front boards. Bright Gilt stamped author, title and publisher to the spine, blocked in single gilt ruled compartments. A beautiful Near Fine copy of this De Luxe Edition published by Allen & Unwin in 1981. Housed in the original publishers box with a bright clean label on the cover. A previous owner's embossed stamp to the top corner of the front free endpaper, no other marks or writing noted. The box is in near fine condition, one neatly repaired bumped and split corner, almost no soiling to the label. 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 #2542

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