Lord of the Rings J. R. R. TOLKIEN First Edition Set 1st Printings 1954 1955

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. First edition, first printings of the epic fantasy trilogy. London: George Allen and Unwin, 1954-55. First edition, first printing of each volume of Tolkien's iconic Lord of the Rings trilogy. With the signature mark "4" on page 49 of The Return of the King.

Near Fine, with all three folding maps at rear. Topstains mellowed, light spotting to textblock edges.

Contents lightly tanned, with an occasional light stain or corner crease. Its contribution to popular culture has been profound.