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Tolkien (J.R.R.) [The Lord of the Rings]

£1,495

London, George Allen & Unwin, 1956-59.

3 vol., first editions, fifth/sixth/fifth impression respectively. Large 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jackets.

A solid set of early impressions of Tolkien’s fantasy masterpiece.

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Contemporary ownership inscription to front free endpapers; vol.I cloth a little lightened and softened at head of spine; jackets with some rubbing and marking, spines stained and worn with minor loss.

Maps by the author.

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