J R R Tolkien / The Lord of the Rings 3 Volume Set 1st Edition 1956 #2407230

The Lord of the Rings, 3 Volume Set. Title: The Lord of the Rings, 3 Volume Set Publication: Houghton Mifflin, 1956 Edition: first. Near fine / very good.

Mixed edition printings, where The Return of the King, vol. 3, is a first printing, 1956. The Fellowship of the Ring, vol. 1, has early points (calophon, symbol on half-title page). 2, is an early edition.

1, book near fine, mknor rubbing to corners and edges; dust jacket very good, chipping and some wear. 2, book near fine, minor rubbing to edges and corners, lower corners slightly bumped, 3 crack to rear gutter, map in back not attached; dust jacket very good, price-clipped, piece missing at upper and lower spine, some wear, narrow piece missing at middle of hinge of spine to rear panel. 3, book near fine, slight rubbing to corners and lower edges; dust jacket very good, 3 closed tears to front panel, minor wear. Bookbid Rare Books specializes in rare antiquarian and modern collectible books.

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