J R R TOLKIEN / LORD OF THE RINGS comprising THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING 1978
THE LORD OF THE RINGS comprising THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING [with] THE TWO TOWERS [with] THE RETURN OF THE KING. [John Ronald Reuel] Title: THE LORD OF THE RINGS comprising THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING [with] THE TWO TOWERS [with] THE RETURN OF THE KING. Three Volumes, Slipcased Publication: Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. [1978] Edition: Book Club Issue, 13th & 14th Impressions of the Second Edition. Three Volumes, slipcased, comprising'The Fellowship of the Ring','The Two Towers' and'The Return of the King'.
Octavo, original black cloth stamped in gold on spine panels, front panels with the'ring and eye' design in copper and gold (Fellowship), green and gold (Towers) and purple and gold (Return), cream endpapers, top page edges stained orange (copper) (Fellowship), green (Towers) and purple (Return); folding maps at rear of each volume. 423 + 352 + 440 pp. These are the issue that was distributed by the Book of the Month Club, with unpriced dust jackets and small blindstamped dots at the lower edge of the rear panels. A few minor flaws (small knocks to the box, a few small stains); but a near fine set in near fine dust jackets, in a near fine example of the printed paper-covered slipcase.
There are no previous ownership markings. A very nice set in near fine condition. Near Fine in Dust Jackets and Slipcase. ΒΆ The text follows that of the final revisions for the Second Edition, revised by Tolkien in 1966. The Fellowship of the Ring 2nd Edition, 14th printing The first book club edition printing with this cover was the 14th Printing.
There was no 14th Printing of a trade edition with this cover. The Two Towers 2nd Edition, 13th Printing The first book club edition printing with this cover was the 13th Printing. There was no 13th Printing of a trade edition with this cover.
The Return of the King 2nd Edition, 13th Printing The first book club edition printing with this cover was the 13th Printing. Subject: Fantasy and Science Fiction, J. Specializes in fine, rare and interesting books in many fields, concentrating on literary first editions, early fantasy, science fiction, occultism, mythology, folklore, detective fiction and mysteries, illustrated books, children's books, and fine printing and bindings. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.