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J.R.R. Tolkien The Lord of the Rings

This is a complete three-volume hardcover set of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by George Allen & Unwin, London.

Volumes Included

• The Fellowship of the Ring
• The Two Towers
• The Return of the King

Edition Information

All volumes are from Tolkien's revised Second Edition text published by George Allen & Unwin.

Printing history as found in the books:

• Fellowship of the Ring - Second Edition (1966)
• The Two Towers - Second Edition, Third Impression (1968)
• The Return of the King - Second Edition, Fourth Impression (1969)

Features

• Original publisher's dust jackets
• Original red cloth bindings
• Fold-out maps present
• Original UK jacket prices present and not clipped
• Published by Tolkien's original British publisher, George Allen & Unwin

Condition

Please review all photographs.

Books remain complete and readable but show substantial age and use.

Notable condition issues include:

• Heavy dust jacket wear
• Chipping and losses to jacket edges
• Tears and creasing to jackets
• Significant loss at the upper spine of Fellowship jacket
• General shelf wear and rubbing
• Binding crack/split visible in The Two Towers
• Age toning and handling wear consistent with age

Maps are present.

Dimensions (For all three books):

Weight - 1.8kg

Height - 23cm

Width - 14.8cm

Thickness - 3.5cm