J.R.R. Tolkien - CDE Box Set - 1987-1988

This is the very rare & sought-after CDE "Tolkien" Box Set. The collection includes: Lo Hobbit, La Compagnia Dell'Anello, Le Due Torri, Il Ritorno Del Re, Il Silmarillion and Tolkien Dall'A Alla Zeta, as well as the three folding maps (Mappa delle Terre Selvagge (I), Mappa del Beleriand e delle Terre a Nord (II), and Mappa delle Terre Meridionali (III)). The collection was published in 1987 and is the First Edition. The books and slipcase remain in Near Fine condition. It is a delightful set and it would make a wonderful addition to any decorative collection or private library.

CONDITION & FEATURES

- 1987 release - First Edition Thus
- Near Fine overall condition - Le Due Torri, Il Ritorno Del Re, and Il Silmarillion appear to be unread
- 5 Tolkien books + A to Z + 3 maps
- Pages are clean & straight
- Spines & Boards are clean & straight
- Mappa della Terre Selvagge shows minor discolouration
- All Hinges & bindings are secure
- "Questo Libro Appartiene a" is marked E.C. in Lo Hobbit and La Compagnia Dell'Anello

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SUMMARY

- Cofanetto Club degli Editori
- Published 1987, First Edition
- Hardcover Box Set + Booklet + 3 Maps

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CONDITION TERMINOLOGY

Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.

Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.

Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.

Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.

Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.

Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.

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SHIPPING

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