The Fellowship of the Ring, Being the First Part of The Lord of the Rings

J.R.R. Tolkien

Published by Houghton Mifflin Company [Guishon Book Company, Zuo Change Printing], 1965

About this Item

This 1965 American edition of J.R.R. Tolkien\u0092s The Fellowship of the Ring represents the fourth printing of the second edition, issued by Houghton Mifflin Company in Boston. First published in 1954, the book played a central role in establishing Tolkien\u0092s global readership. This issue contains the large folding map of Middle-earth at rear and retains its original green cloth. The octavo-format volume measures 8.25 by 5.5 inches and collates to 423 pages. Edition stated as Second Edition, Fourth Printing, but likely a Chinese pirated edition (see colophon). Binding is tight, showing mild wear. There is occasional foxing and faint staining to the text block. The original dust jacket is present in worn condition, with frayed edges and minor loss at corners. Collation: 423 pp. Illustrations: one large folding map. Format: Octavo (8vo), single volume. References: None cited. SKU: #28929. PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Seller Inventory # 28929

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Fellowship of the Ring, Being the First Part of The Lord of the Rings
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company [Guishon Book Company, Zuo Change Printing]
• Publication Date: 1965
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included