The Lord of the Rings. Hardcover bound in red leatherette with gilt decorative titles to front and spine.
Exterior is smooth and clean. Spine is straight, binding is sound, hinges and joints taut, and corners sharp. Pages are crisp, clean, and fresh. No markings, tears, foxing, stains, or wrinkles present. Red leatherette slipcase is virtually pristine, with only a miniscule scuff to spine and inconsequential dent to one edge. This is the 4th printing of the one-volume edition issued in April, 1977. Hardcover bound in green leatherette with gilt decorative titles to front and spine. Green leatherette slipcase is almost pristine, with minor scuffing to bottom panel, bumping to a bottom corner, and light staining on the title plate affixed to front panel. This is the 5th printing of the edition issued in 1973.Two very nice volumes, suitable collector's copies. Please see attached photos for greatest detail.