The Lord of the Rings. The Fellowship of the Ring; The Two Towers; The Return of the King
Published by George Allen and Unwin, London, 1954
- First Edition
- Used
Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
AbeBooks seller since September 3, 2014
Condition: Used - Near fine
US$Â 32,000.00
Quantity:Â 1 available
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1954, 1954, 1955. Three volumes. First edition, first printing of each volume of Tolkien's iconic Lord of the Rings trilogy. With the signature mark "4" on page 49 of The Return of the King. Recently bound in full red leather with spines lettered in gilt, housed in a customs red cloth-covered slipcase. Near Fine, with all three folding maps at rear. Topstains mellowed, light spotting to textblock edges. Contents lightly tanned, with an occasional light stain or corner crease. A lovely set of Tolkien's epic trilogy, which is considered one of the greatest fantasy works ever written and is among the best-selling books of all time. Its contribution to popular culture has been profound.
Seller Inventory # 140947049
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Lord of the Rings. The Fellowship of the Ring; The Two Towers; The Return of the King
- Author
- Tolkien, J. R. R.
- Publisher
- George Allen and Unwin, London
- Publication year
- 1954
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Books into Film, Literature, Science Fiction
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Portland, OR, U.S.A.
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We're a general antiquarian bookshop in Portland, Oregon, welcoming visitors by appointment. We specialize in literature, modern first editions and rare nonfiction. Member ABAA, ILAB.
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Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
OR, U.S.A.
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