Lot 142
Tolkien (J.R.R.) The Return of the King, first edition, first impression, 1955.
Hammer Price: £1,300
Description
Tolkien (J.R.R.) The Return of the King, first edition, first impression, with signature mark "4" and text block misaligned on p.49, folding map (unusually sharp and fine), original cloth, patch of damp-staining on spine tail and upper cover foot, covers marked, spine a little faded, dust-jacket, splitting up spine joints from foot, 1" tear to lower flap, a little toned, some stains on spine and panels, spine ends chipped and a little frayed, still a very good unrestored copy, 8vo, 1955.
Description
Tolkien (J.R.R.) The Return of the King, first edition, first impression, with signature mark "4" and text block misaligned on p.49, folding map (unusually sharp and fine), original cloth, patch of damp-staining on spine tail and upper cover foot, covers marked, spine a little faded, dust-jacket, splitting up spine joints from foot, 1" tear to lower flap, a little toned, some stains on spine and panels, spine ends chipped and a little frayed, still a very good unrestored copy, 8vo, 1955.
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