'The Lord of the Rings', comprised of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'; 'The Two Towers'; 'The Return of the King', all UK first edition and first impressions - the most beautiful rebind
Published by George Allen & Unwin, 1954
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: First and Fine, Ludlow, United KingdomFirst and Fine
AbeBooks seller since February 8, 2017
Condition: Used - Fine
£ 25,000.00
Quantity: 1 available
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John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1954-55) ‘The Lord of the Rings‘, UK first editions, first impressions of all three volumes, published by George Allen & Unwin. Most luxuriously rebound in full red leather. Housed in a full white leather solander case. Condition: the books present in fine condition. There are no previous owner’s marks, no names, no bookplates. The volumes were in very good condition before they were rebound without any foxing, nor tears or other blemishes to the paper. All three volumes also come with their original maps. Production details: bound in full red Pentland Indian goatskin supplied by J. Hewit and Sons. The leather has been vegetable tanned and hand polished to give it a two tone finish. The page block edges are gilded on all three sides. The three front panels are graced by Tolkien’s own design, i.e. The Gates of Moria on The Fellowship of the Ring; Elvish Runes on The Two Towers; Tree of Gondor on The Return of the King. The artwork is stamped and gilded. The rear panels show Tolkien’s monogram stamped and gilded in gold. The endpapers are handmade and supplied by master marbler Freya Scott at Paperwilds (UK). The red and gold swirls represent the hellish fire of Mordor and go well with the red goatskin. Five raised bands on the spine per volume with the respective title and author’s name. The volumes are housed in a white full leather solander box lined with white suedel to protect the books. The front of the solander shows the ‘One Ring the binds them all’ with the Eye of Sauron just like on the original dust jacket art of the true first editions. The Elvish Runes to the top and bottom edge are replicated from the title pages of the first editions. The top line is in the Cirth script and reads “The Lord of the Rings translated from the Red Book”. The bottom edge graces the following in Tengwar script: “of Westmarch by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien. Herein is set forth the history of-the War of-the Ring and the Return of the King as seen by the Hobbits”. This also explains our choice of binding the volumes in red leather. This is perhaps the most beautiful rebound set ever created. We have not added any artistic liberties to the design. All design points are faithful to how Tolkien himself would have liked to see the book produced. All executed with the best quality materials available which speaks for itself. A quality production to last the ages to be passed from one generation to another. The Fellowship of the Ring had a print run of 3,000 copies; The Two Towers saw 3,250 copies printed; and The Return of the King was printed in 7,000 copies. We have more images to share if required. We welcome direct contact. First and Fine.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- 'The Lord of the Rings', comprised of 'The Fellowship of the Ring'; 'The Two Towers'; 'The Return of the King', all UK first edition and first impressions - the most beautiful rebind
- Author
- Tolkien, J.R.R.
- Publisher
- George Allen & Unwin
- Publication year
- 1954
- Condition
- Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition
First and Fine
Ludlow, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since February 8, 2017
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 14 to 45 business days | 5 to 10 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 28.00 | £ 35.00 |
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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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First and Fine
United Kingdom
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First and Fine
Dr Alexander Wochnik
Apt 31; 38 Ryland Street
Birmingham
B16 8DD
UK
alexander.wochnik@gmail.com
Tel: 0044 (0)7341 301619
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