The Lord of the Rings J.R.R. Tolkien 1956/1957 5,4,3 Set with Dustjackets VG

J.R.R. Tolkien

Published by George Allen and Unwin Ltd., 1956

About this Item

These book are in Very good condition. There is a signature in the front of Th Two Towers and The Return of the King and no bookplates or markings of any other kind. THe gilt lettering to the spine is dulled, but easily readable. These books were all printed in 1956 and 1957, with The Fellowship of the Ring being an fifth impression printed in 1956, The Two Towers being a fourth impression printed in 1956, and The Return of the King being an Third impression printed in 1957. There is some yellowing to the endpapers of The Two Towers, but the rest of the pages in the books are clean and free of any foxing. All three books have their original maps in the rear. All three of the books have Dustjackets. There is some yellowing to the spines of the jackets and some wear around their edges.The spine of the jacket for The Two Towers is partially separated along its rear edge. The jacket for The Fellowship of the Ring is in fair condition. Its spine is missing and it is separated in two pieces. Its flaps are partially detached. A rare set of Tolkien's classic work.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1715459691506

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Lord of the Rings J.R.R. Tolkien 1956/1957 5,4,3 Set with Dustjackets VG
• Publisher: George Allen and Unwin Ltd.
• Publication Date: 1956
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fair