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J.R.R. Tolkien

The Lord of the Rings | Signed First Editions, Early Impressions

George Allen & Unwin

1965 - 1966

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Description

First editions, early mixed impressions of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, each signed by J.R.R. Tolkien.

  • Sold as a set of 3 volumes.
  • J.R.R. Tolkien (British).
  • London: George Allen & Unwin, 1965-1966.
  • Each individually signed by J.R.R. Tolkien.
  • With the folding map at the end of each volume.
  • Publisher’s red cloth, in the original dust-jackets


A complete signed set of The Lord of the Rings, with Tolkien’s signature appearing in each of the three volumes.


The present set combines early impressions, Tolkien’s signature in all three volumes and an unusually attractive group of original dust-jackets.

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Light toning and tape stains to the endpapers.

Dust-jackets with some light staining and toning, principally to The Return of the King.

The jackets are otherwise well preserved.

 

Product is used.

Feature(s)

Signed, Dust Jacket, First Edition

Language

English

Subject

Autographed and Signed Material, Literature, English literature and history, Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Modern first editions, Novels, Specialist Selections

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