Lord of the Rings Trilogy 1973 First UK Editions J. R. R. Tolkien Fantasy SF

Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger. Her e we offer the complete first edition Lord of the Rings trilogy, stated "Seventh Impression", by J. Tolkien, and published by George Allen & Unwin, Ltd. The trilogy includes The Fellowship of the Ring ; The Two Towers ; and The Return of the King. Red cloth boards are remarkably well-preserved (please see pics).

Endpapers are each intact with a bookplate on the Towers flyleaf, and bookplates applied opposite the title page of Fellowship and Return (please see pics). R ear maps are in good condition with a small edge tear where the map attaches to Towers. Fyi: Fellowship and Towers offered the same map. Bindings are very tight and square; text and illustrations are very clean, bright and crisp. The dust jackets come wrapped in ph-neutral mylar sleeves, ready to slip into your collection. 423, 351, and 416 pages, respectively.

The books measure approximately 9 x 6-inches. This classic trilogy of firsts will make a wonderful centerpiece to your collection or a very special and thoughtful gift.

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