The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring; The Two Towers; The Return of the King (3 volumes). SUPERBLY REBOUND IN FULL MOROCCO
Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd. 1954-55
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Watersmead Books, Great Torrington, DEVON, United KingdomWatersmead Books
AbeBooks seller since September 30, 2015
Condition: Used - Fine
US$ 12,454.40
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FIRST EDITIONS, 2nd, 2nd and 1st impressions respectively. Tolkien's sequel to 'The Hobbit' (1937), 'The Lord of the Rings' was not a trilogy at all, the author conceiving it as a single work divided into six continuous books. It was his publishers who divided it into three parts to avoid heavy printing costs at the outset and possibly to feel the water given the amount of time which had elapsed since Tolkien's previous fantasy novel. Of course it has never been out of print since. Octavo. Finely bound in recent full red morocco with uniform decoration including single rule to boards, gilt titles and tooling to spines in 6 compartments within raised bands, with original spines bound-in, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Fold-out map present in each volume. A small depression to upper board of 'Fellowship', otherwise a very fine and handsome set.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring; The Two Towers; The Return of the King (3 volumes). SUPERBLY REBOUND IN FULL MOROCCO
- Author
- TOLKIEN, J.R.R.
- Publisher
- George Allen & Unwin Ltd. 1954-55
- Condition
- Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition
Watersmead Books
Great Torrington, DEVON, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since September 30, 2015
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Watersmead Books specialises in rare modern and contemporary books, manuscripts, and works on paper: - Classic English, Irish and American literature, especially signed and association copies and limited editions - The Art of the Book: private presses, fine bindings, artists’ books - Original illustrations and printings of exhibition quality - Twentieth century political history & Leadership. We publish occasional mixed catalogues on our website - www.watersmeadbooks.com. Print copies are also available. We are always interested in acquiring material conforming to our main interests. Whole libraries are beyond our limitations, but you are welcome to offer us small collections and individual items in fine condition or with significant literary / artistic associations. We offer very competitive prices for suitable items and pay promptly. Use the Contact form on our website to provide details and a brief condition report of anything you have for sale, and we will be in touch quickly.…
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