Return of the King 1955 First UK Edition, J. R. R. TolkienLord of the Rings

Here at the end of all things, Sam. Here we offer the first UK retail edition, very early stated "Second Impression" of the J. The Return of the King. Published by George Allen and Unwin, London, in 1955. This is the third and final volume 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.

Original spine remnants have been applied atop new cranberry spine cloth. Boards are stained and edgeworn please see pics.

Intact endpapers bear a neat period inscription. 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. 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?

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