The Lord of the Rings

JRR Tolkien

Published by George Allen and Unwin, London, 1961

Language: English

Condition: Used - Fine Hardcover

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Stunningly beautiful rebound set of 1st editions in Burgundy leather with raised spine compartments showing titles, author and JRRT Monogram, Gilt ring and eye device to front boards, page edges all gilt and housed in a custom made clam shell case again in matching Burgundy leather with raised spine compartments titles and JRRT monogram. Clean condition throughout, no faults or inscriptions and all maps present. All 3 books are very early matching 1961 printings, The Fellowship a 10th printing of the 1st edition, The Two Towers a 8th Printing of the 1st edition and The Return of the King a 7th printing of the 1st edition. Text block clean throughout, looks unread, marbled endpapers. The binding and clam shell plus gilt page edges would cost around �2000 alone. Please see photos and ask for any more.

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Title: The Lord of the Rings
Publisher: George Allen and Unwin, London
Publication Date: 1961
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Fine

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Specialist dealers in Books, Art and memorabilia y associated with JRR Tolkien, including rare books and artwork produced by illustrators. Associated with the Tolkien family, Tolkien Society and organising the Three Farthing Stone Smial literary meeting group based in the Midlands of the UK.

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Please call to discuss any purchases if more information is required. Andrew Compton 07785110512. A full refund will be given upon return if the buyer is not happy with the item as described provided it is returned in the same condition. Any Questions please contact, Andrew Compton, SOA Books Tel 07785110512. Please see items for sale on ABE Books, Facebook (SOA Books) or ebay (soabooks). Postage is only charged at cost and as a seller shipping worldwide we reserve the right to ask for extra pos...

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