In black cloth covered boards with gilt to spine. A little wear at corners/spine ends and a few tiny marks to page ends. Bookplate to ffep and previous owner's name and date in pencil to front pastedown. interior clean and binding solid. Jacket is unclipped(no price as issued) has 1 inch and 1/4 inch tears to top front corner, 1/2 inch tear at bottom and 3 ich transverse tear to bottom of rear panel across to spine. All tears previously taped on inside which has been removed. Some residue, light staining and scarring remains. General edgewear, rubbing and nicks - especially at spine ends with a few tiny chips. Will include jacket protector. 2nd Printing. Seller Inventory # LPB007769RF

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Title: A Guide to Middle-Earth

Publisher: Mirage, Baltimore

Publication Date: 1971

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fair

Edition: First Edition.

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