J. R. R. Tolkien - The Lord of the Rings (The Fellowship of the Ring; The Two Towers; The Return of the King) - 1968-1968
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Three-volume hardback set of J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings (The Fellowship of the Ring; The Two Towers; The Return of the King), published in 1968 by George Allen & Unwin Ltd, London, as the Second Edition, Third Impression, in English, with original red cloth boards, gilt decoration, fold-out maps, and Very Good condition.
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A collectible three-volume set of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, published in Great Britain by George Allen & Unwin Ltd.
Edition: Second Edition
Impression: Third Impression, 1968
Publisher: George Allen & Unwin Ltd., London
Language: English
Binding: Original red cloth boards with gilt decoration and lettering
The set comprises:
• The Fellowship of the Ring
• The Two Towers
• The Return of the King
All three volumes are the 1968 Second Edition, Third Impression, as confirmed by the publisher’s copyright/impression pages.
Each volume retains its original folding map. The maps are exceptionally well preserved and clean, with no significant tears or damage visible.
The books are in Very Good overall condition, with some age-related rubbing and wear to the original cloth, particularly around the spine ends and corners. The gilt decoration and lettering remain clear.
Dust jackets are not present.
This is an attractive matching set of an important early Allen & Unwin edition of Tolkien’s classic work, particularly suitable for collectors of Tolkien and twentieth-century fantasy literature.
Please examine all photographs carefully, which form part of the description.
A collectible three-volume set of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, published in Great Britain by George Allen & Unwin Ltd.
Edition: Second Edition
Impression: Third Impression, 1968
Publisher: George Allen & Unwin Ltd., London
Language: English
Binding: Original red cloth boards with gilt decoration and lettering
The set comprises:
• The Fellowship of the Ring
• The Two Towers
• The Return of the King
All three volumes are the 1968 Second Edition, Third Impression, as confirmed by the publisher’s copyright/impression pages.
Each volume retains its original folding map. The maps are exceptionally well preserved and clean, with no significant tears or damage visible.
The books are in Very Good overall condition, with some age-related rubbing and wear to the original cloth, particularly around the spine ends and corners. The gilt decoration and lettering remain clear.
Dust jackets are not present.
This is an attractive matching set of an important early Allen & Unwin edition of Tolkien’s classic work, particularly suitable for collectors of Tolkien and twentieth-century fantasy literature.
Please examine all photographs carefully, which form part of the description.
Details
Number of books
3
Subject
Literature
Book title
The Lord of the Rings (The Fellowship of the Ring; The Two Towers; The Return of the King)
Author/ Illustrator
J. R. R. Tolkien
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1968
Publication year youngest item
1968
Edition
Other edition
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
George Allen & Unwin Ltd
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Fold out maps or plates
Number of pages
440
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