The Lord of the Rings, 2nd US Edition in Original Publishers Slipcase, First Thus
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1978.
J.R.R. Tolkien. Second Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Near Fine / Near Fine. Item #2831
The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. First Thus, the Trade Edition, published by Houghton Mifflin on March 22, 1978 Second Editions, 15th/14th/14th impressions . An exceptionally clean and bright set of this classic of fantasy literature. The set is in original cloth with the original priced ($10.95) 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 are clean and show no soiling or fading and no loss to the edges. Makes a fantastic looking set. The books are all in Near Fine condition, with original Near Fine dustjackets, showing no fading to the cream colored spine. No names or writing or foxing whatsoever to the books. The dustjackets show no rubbing or edgewear. The red letters on the spines are not faded, as is the norm. Dustjackets are priced and not clipped, and none have the blindstamp on the rear boards, meaning these are not the book club edition, they are the 1st printings of this 1978 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 back edges along with some soiling. Original maps are attached at the rear pastedown, in Fine condition, with no extra folds and no tears to the pastedown edge as is so often found. 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: $310.00 save 5% $294.50