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TOLKIEN, John Ronald Reul (1892-1973). The Lord of the Rings, comprising:
The Fellowship of the Ring, London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1954. 8° (215 x 134mm). Folding map and full-page map after Christopher Tolkien, line illustrations after J.R.R. Tolkien. Original red cloth, spine lettered in gilt (spine ends a little rubbed and bumped), printed dust-jacket (edges chipped or frayed with losses at spine ends, some creasing and discolouration). FIRST EDITION, SECOND IMPRESSION.
The Two Towers, London: George Allen & Unwin, 1954. 8° (221 x 137mm). Folding map printed in red and black. Original red cloth, spine lettered in gilt (spine ends a little rubbed and bumped), printed dust-jacket (edges a little creased and chipped, loss to head of spine, a little discoloured). FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE.
The Return of the King, London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1955. 8° (219 x 137mm). Folding map printed in red and black. Original red cloth, spine lettered in gilt (spine ends a little rubbed and bumped), printed dust-jacket (top edges creased with short tears, loss to head and foot, a little faded or discoloured). FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE. (3)
The Fellowship of the Ring, London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1954. 8° (215 x 134mm). Folding map and full-page map after Christopher Tolkien, line illustrations after J.R.R. Tolkien. Original red cloth, spine lettered in gilt (spine ends a little rubbed and bumped), printed dust-jacket (edges chipped or frayed with losses at spine ends, some creasing and discolouration). FIRST EDITION, SECOND IMPRESSION.
The Two Towers, London: George Allen & Unwin, 1954. 8° (221 x 137mm). Folding map printed in red and black. Original red cloth, spine lettered in gilt (spine ends a little rubbed and bumped), printed dust-jacket (edges a little creased and chipped, loss to head of spine, a little discoloured). FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE.
The Return of the King, London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1955. 8° (219 x 137mm). Folding map printed in red and black. Original red cloth, spine lettered in gilt (spine ends a little rubbed and bumped), printed dust-jacket (top edges creased with short tears, loss to head and foot, a little faded or discoloured). FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE. (3)
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