J R R Tolkien / Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring The Two Towers 1st

Description: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King (3 volumes) Author: Tolkien, J.R.R. Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King (3 volumes) Publication: Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1967 Edition: Second US edition, first printing Description: Hardcover. 423; 352; 440pp. Octavo [23.5cm]. Bound in black cloth. Each volume has the title stamped in gilt on the backstrip, along with "ring and eye" imagery stamped on the front board in gilt and metallic hues (in line with each title's color scheme), and a matching topstain. The spine of volume 3 is mildly rolled, and each textblock is a hair dropped. In vibrant dust jackets, with subtly toned spines. The creases are sporadically very lightly rubbed. The dust jacket of "The Retun of the King" has one small loss to the head of spine. Additionally, each volume features a large tipped-in unfolding map of Middle Earth. All maps are in Fine condition. Slipcase is a bit bumped and rubbed, and there is a small notation on the paper title label. Near Fine / Very Good +. This colorful edition of Tolkien's beloved fantasy series--known as the "revised" edition--was the last US LOTR to be personally edited by J.R.R. Tolkien.From the jacket- "In response to widespread interest and enthusiasm evoked by The Lord of the Rings, Professor Tolkien has prepared this second edition, making a number of emendations in the text and providing a new foreword, new appendices and an index."The aesthetic of the set is eye-catching, unique and distinctive of the era. Published well into the 1970s, this edition saw over a dozen print runs (including multiple book club editions). However, such a beautifully preserved set composed of three first printings (and the original slipcase) is quite uncommon. A collection highlight for any Tolkien enthusiast! Seller ID: 65377 Subject: Science Fiction & Fantasy Ken Sanders Rare Books Ken Sanders Rare Books is a full-service antiquarian bookshop in downtown Salt Lake City. We have a vast inventory of used and rare books, a handful of new books, and an ever-changing selection of art, ephemera, maps, photographs, and postcards. We specialize in Utah & the Mormons and Western Americana, with emphases on the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River, Yellowstone, and other national parks. The literary West is well-represented here, with deep selections of Edward Abbey, Wallace Stegner, B. Traven, and more. We offer rare and collectible books in many subjects, including Literature, Art, Photography, Children's and Illustrated Books, and Wordless Novels. Proprietor Ken Sanders has been buying, selling and collecting books since childhood. He co-owned and ran the legendary Cosmic Aeroplane Bookstore in the 1970s and founded Dream Garden Press, our in-house publishing company, in 1980. Terms & Guarantee All orders ship within 2 business days after receiving payment. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 7-10 business days. Expedited and international shipping options are also available. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund (prior notice appreciated). We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations' strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 1800 USD

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

End Time: 2024-11-27T06:38:22.000Z

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