J.R.R. Tolkien | The Hobbit, 1961, first paperback issue, signed, with The Lord of the Rings trilogy, 1963, deluxe edition (later impressions), signed
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J.R.R Tolkien
A collection of signed volumes, comprising:
(i) The Hobbit or There and Back Again. London: Puffin Books, 1961. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR TO UPPER MARGIN OF HALF-TITLE in blue ballpoint pen ("J.R.R. Tolkien"), 8vo, first paperback edition, original wrappers by Pauline Baynes, minor wear to extremities
(ii) The Lord of the Rings. London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd./Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1963. EACH VOLUME SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR TO HALF-TITLE in black ballpoint pen ("J.R.R. Tolkien"), deluxe edition, later impressions (thirteenth impression [volume one], tenth impression [volumes two and three]), 3 volumes, 8vo, illustrations, maps including folding maps at the end of each volume, black buckram, spines lettered in gilt, edges gilt, original ribbon bookmarks, housed in original slipcase by Pauline Baynes, spine of volume two slightly faded (as usual)
A HANDSOME GROUP, SIGNED FOR TOLKIEN'S FRIEND AND DEDICATED FAN EILEEN ELGAR.
PROVENANCE:
Eileen Elgar; by family descent