Fellowship of the Ring 1956 First UK Edition, J. R. R. TolkienLord of the Rings

Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger. Here we offer the first UK retail edition, very early stated "Fifth impression" of the J. The Fellowship of the Ring. Published by George Allen and Unwin, London, in 1956. This is the first book of Tolkien's iconic. The book comes with a very special facsimile of the first edition dust jacket you can only get here, digitally-remastered and. Printed on coated heavyweight bond.

The polymer coating on the paper ensures the brightest colors and sharpest prints, as the ink sits atop the paper rather than being absorbed into the fibers. Boards are edgeworn and soiled and edges have been treated with invisible consolidant to keep from further running in the cloth (please see pics). Binding is very tight and square; the text and illustrations are very clean, bright, and crisp. The large fold-out map is in excellent shape with a tiny tear where it attaches to the book repaired with binder's tissue. Measures approximately 9 x 6-inches.

The dust jacket comes sleeved in ph-neutral mylar, ready to slip into your collection. This classic first will make a wonderful addition to your collection or a very special and thoughtful gift.

This book was burned in Alamagordo, NM (2001) outside Christ Community Church as satanic. Check out our shelf of other iconic fantasy and sci-fi firsts by clicking HERE! Have you seen all the amazing first and rare editions of iconic books we offer? -- other auctions of classic antiquarian literature and special gifts!

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