The Lord of the Rings, 1974 2nd UK Edition in Custom Black Leather Slipcase.
London: Allen & Unwin, 1974.
J.R.R. Tolkien. Second Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Near Fine / Near Fine. Item #2728
The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Allen & Unwin. The Revised (2nd) Edition. Vol I: The Fellowship of the Ring is a 9th impression published in 1974. Vol II: The Two Towers is an 9th impression published in 1974. Vol III: The Return of the King is also a 9th impression, published in 1974. All three volumes are in Near Fine condition with the top edge stained red, faded on The Fellowship, clean and bright textblock with a little foxing to the edges, 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 or textblock. Original maps are in still in place, in excellent condition, no tears or extra folds. The dustjacket's are covered with new mylar protectors, show beautifully with a bit of rubbing to the edges, and the spine of the Two Towers is darkened. the Fellowship and Two Towers have their dustjackets price clipped, while the back panel of The Return of the King has a little color fading to one side of the Ring Verse. These are the later impressions of the 2nd UK 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 Black Leather covering stamped with the Large Ring & Eye, along with White Tree of Gondor stamped 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.
Price: $350.00 save 5% $332.50