‘The Lord of the Rings’, ‘The Hobbit’, and ‘The Silmarillion’, UK limited Folio Society edition – complete same number set

Language: English

Published by The Folio Society, 2002

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John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (2002-03) ‘The Hobbit‘, ‘The Lord of the Rings‘, and ‘The Silmarillion‘, UK limited editions, all published by the Folio Society. A rare same number set limited to 1,750 copies each of which this is a low no 105 same number set. Undoubtedly the most beautiful official limited edition published to date. Condition: a fine and unread set with undisturbed silk ribbon markers. No flaws whatsoever with the page blocks white as snow. Production details: LOTR in three volumes, housed in a leather slipcase with scalloped edges and elaborately decorated and lettered in gilt. Hand-woven indian silk sides over boards; moroccan wassa goatskin quarter bound spines, lettered in gilt; gilt top page blocks; silk ribbons. Same production materials used for The Hobbit and Silmarillion. Rare as a same number set. Most subscribers to the series did not pick up The Silmarillion resulting in scattered individual volumes or non-same number sets on the market. In the UK nowadays Harper Collins owns the rights to Tolkien’s work and they have not shown any interest in publishing lavishly produced books of the beloved fantasy stories. The Folio Society had acquired rights to Tolkien back in the 1970s and were therefore able to publish the beautifully illustrated editions in leather as a limited edition in the early 2000s when interest soared due to Peter Jackson’s film adaptations. First and Fine.…

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Title
‘The Lord of the Rings’, ‘The Hobbit’, and ‘The Silmarillion’, UK limited Folio Society edition – complete same number set
Author
Tolkien, J.R.R.
Publisher
The Folio Society
Publication year
2002
Condition
Fine
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
Limited Edition
Item weight
6.8 kilograms

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First and Fine is run by Dr Alexander Wochnik. He is a political scientist who lives in Birmingham, UK. First and Fine grew out of a passion for collectable books. Having collected modern first editions since 2008, Alex founded and launched First and Fine in 2016. The shop specialises in modern first editions, with a strong focus on 20th century fiction, as well as in fine editions such as limited Folio Society Editions. The qualities of research, diligence and thoroughness required in academia are useful in collecting books as well, and we hope you will be satisfied with the books he has sourced for you. Many of the books offered here have been signed by their authors or artists and we take great care in making sure that the signatures are authentic. All books are sourced from a variety of reliable sources or signed by authors on our behalf at book festivals and other literary events. All books described as first editions are automatically first editions AND a first prints / printings unless specified otherwise. If you have any questions about any of our books please complete the form on our contact us page, we aim to reply to all requests within 24 hours.…

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