Lot 136
Tolkien (J.R.R.) The Lord of the Rings, 3 vol., first editions, first impressions, a near-fine set, 1954-55.
Hammer Price: £35,000
Description
Tolkien (J.R.R.) The Lord of the Rings, 3 vol., first editions, first impressions, The Return of the King with signature mark '4' and text block sagging, folding map at end of each vol., ink gift inscription in the year of publication on each front free endpaper, light tape staining on endpapers, The Two Towers endpapers with light toning strip, original cloth, fine, dust-jackets, very light scuffing to corners, jacket spine lightly creased, otherwise a bright, crisp, and near-fine set, [Hammond & Anderson A5], 8vo, 1954-55.
Description
Tolkien (J.R.R.) The Lord of the Rings, 3 vol., first editions, first impressions, The Return of the King with signature mark '4' and text block sagging, folding map at end of each vol., ink gift inscription in the year of publication on each front free endpaper, light tape staining on endpapers, The Two Towers endpapers with light toning strip, original cloth, fine, dust-jackets, very light scuffing to corners, jacket spine lightly creased, otherwise a bright, crisp, and near-fine set, [Hammond & Anderson A5], 8vo, 1954-55.
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