The Lord of the Rings, 2nd US Edition in Original Publishers Slipcase, from May 1978
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1978.
J.R.R. Tolkien. Second Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Near Fine / Near Fine. Item #2723
The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. First Thus, the Trade Edition, published by Houghton Mifflin in May1978, Second Editions, 16th/15th/15th 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 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, dustjackets show some light fading to the spines, but no chips or loss to the edges. Makes a fantastic looking set. The books are all in Near Fine condition, with original Near Fine dustjackets, showing some light fading to the cream colored spines. No names or writing or foxing whatsoever to the books. The dustjackets show no rubbing or wear to the tops of the spine as so often found. The red letters on the spines are slightly 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, not the trade 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 to the edges along with no soiling to the light colored slipcase. Original maps are attached at the rear pastedown, in Fine condition, with no extra folds and one neatly repaired tear to the mounting edge of The Two Towers. 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: $250.00 save 5% $237.50