Lord of the Rings Trilogy, 2nd Edition, 2nd Impression W/ Maps and Dust covers

For sale is a complete 3-volume set of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, comprising:

• The Fellowship of the Ring

• The Two Towers

• The Return of the King

This is the Second Edition, Second Impression of the trilogy an early printing of Tolkien’s revised text, produced before many later mass-market impressions. All three books come with their original dust jackets and their original folding maps, still present and intact. Each dust jacket has been protected by an added plastic cover to preserve condition.

A lovely, collectible set for Tolkien enthusiasts and a strong candidate for investment as early LOTR editions continue to rise in value.

Condition

• Books: Clean, tight bindings with no loose pages. Light age-toning.

• Dust Jackets: Original jackets present. Mild edge wear. Colours remain strong. Plastic protective covers included.

• Maps: All three original folding maps are present, crisp, and firmly attached.

• Boards: Straight and clean with only minor shelf wear..

Features

• Second Edition, Second Impression (1960s early re-print)

• Original, unclipped (if true—update as needed) dust jackets

• All three original fold-out maps by Christopher Tolkien

• Classic Allen & Unwin uniform hardback bindings

• Protective Mylar-type covers included

About J.R.R. Tolkien

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was an Oxford professor, philologist, and one of the most influential fantasy authors of all time. His creation of Middle-earth complete with its own languages, histories, and mythologies set a new standard for world-building in literature.

The Lord of the Rings, first published between 1954–1955, reshaped modern fantasy and continues to inspire films, art, academic study, and generations of readers. Tolkien’s attention to linguistic detail, mythic structure, and moral depth makes early editions of his works especially prized by collectors.