The Return Of The King

TOLKIEN, J. R. R.

Published by U.K / George Allen & Unwin, 1965

About this Item

A complete 3 volume set/trilogy. / The final volume continues with Sauron sending a great army against Gondor. Gandalf arrives at Minas Tirith to warn Denethor of the attack, while Théoden musters the Rohirrim to ride to Gondor's aid. Minas Tirith is besieged. Denethor is deceived by Sauron and falls into despair. He burns himself alive on a pyre, nearly taking his son Faramir with him. / Tolkien's most famous work was originally published in three volumes between 1954 1955 with a 'sub-title' of 'The Lord of the Rings'. Maps present in all 3 volumes. /// The 1st book is 'The Fellowship Of The Ring' which is a 12th impression hardback 1962 with its dustjacket-the dustjacket has been split in half & sello taped / The second volume is 'The Two Towers' which is a 10th impression from 1963, a hardback with its dustjacket / The third volume is 'The Return Of The King' which is a 11th impression from 1965, a hardback with its dustjacket-Over all the set is in good condition-the dustjackets spines are a little faded & chipped along the edges & all the volumes have the previous owners name to the 'front end-paper'. (416 pages / 352 pages & 423 pages) This is a heavy set over 2kg, so there will be an extra postage charge. MORE PICTURES AVAILABLE.

Seller Inventory # 10718

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Return Of The King
• Publisher: U.K / George Allen & Unwin
• Publication Date: 1965
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 2100 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • CLASSIC LITERATURE
  • SCIENCE FICTION - FANTASY - HORROR