The Lord of the Rings, 2nd US Edition in Original Publishers Slipcase, with Dustjackets
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1972.
J.R.R. Tolkien. Second Edition. Original Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Near Fine / Near Fine. Item #2824
The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Houghton Mifflin, 1965 Second Editions, 9th/8th/8th impressions issued in 1972/1973. A clean and bright set of this classic of fantasy literature still housed in the original publishers slipcase, showing a minor bump to the upper rear corner. 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 Near Fine dustjackets with almost no edgewear, rubbing or scuffing. No previous owners names or any other writing or foxing whatsoever to the books. The dustjackets show some minor fading to the colors of the spines, much less than the norm. 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 and clean, darkened on The Fellowship. The set is housed in the original publishers slipcase with the label to the front, the red label being unfaded. 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 / Very Good Plus.
Price: $295.00 save 5% $280.25