THE LORD OF THE RINGS, comprising: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING; THE TWO TOWERS; THE RETURN OF THE KING (3 VOLS) FINE BINDINGS First Ed, 10th / 8th / 7th

TOLKIEN, J R R

Published by George Allen & Unwin, Ltd, LONDON, 1961

An early set of The Lord of the Rings, J R R Tolkien, published by George Allen and Unwin, London, early impressions after the first editions, as follows: The Fellowship of the Ring - 1st Ed, Tenth Imp 1961 / The Two Towers - 1st Ed, Eighth Imp 1961 / The Return of the King - 1st Ed, Seventh Imp 1961. They come in a lovely clamshell box in red quarter leather. Each volume is custom-bound to high specification in full red calf with the eye in the ring motif that appeared on the dustwrappers of the 1st editions on the front boards, with single line gilt frame. The spines have gilt compartments and raised bands, with gilt stamped black labels. All edges gilt.Attractive marbled endpapers to each, with inner dentelles around edges. Internally the books are EXCEPTIONALLY clean. The creamy paper shows no blemishes. The maps are intact, with no tears, very bright with only minor mellowing. The bindings are tight, clean, open easily and are expertly done. A really fine set. Shipping free worldwide. With the prices of first edition first impression sets becoming increasingly unattainable (the last first edition, first impression set I sold went for £30,000, and I do have another at the same price), this is a beautiful, high quality alternative for someone seeking a finely bound first edition set, in more affordable later impression. DM me for any questions. Thank you for your interest! Seller Inventory # 008636

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE LORD OF THE RINGS, comprising: THE ...
Publisher: George Allen & Unwin, Ltd, LONDON
Publication Date: 1961
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 1st Edition.
Book Type: Book