Tolkien LotR Lord of the Rings Return of The King 1st Edition 1/1 GAU LOOK NICE

Here for sale is a true 1st edition 1st impression GA&U Return of the King by JRR Tolkien. This example is a 3rd state book with a 1st state dust jacket. A common occurrence of this edition. Repair number mark 4 shown on page 81 with slant damaged text. Also has closed "Men" on page 281 in The Scouring of the Shire.

A true and final 3rd state book of the 1st impression. Map is completely intact with no rips or tears and I do not believe it has been unfolded very many times in it's life. The book has been read many, many, times.

I have personally read this copy just to say I have the trilogy in it's original 1st impression state. That being said I do not believe this book was EVER abused. It lays quite flat and despite what the pictures show the spine is quite tight and doesn't have a lot of play to it. The corners are either gently blunted or rubbed raw from shelf sliding. Please review pictures for this.

Book has a mild forward spine roll. Small penned name inscription on the inner cover page. Okay, that's all the bad about the book.

It has nice off white pages and no staining or rips or tears. No missing pages or dogeared corners. Pages are subtle and turn smoothly.

Not rough or dried out at all. The binding is all lovely and so are the pages. Only the cover is worn down on this copy. Possibly a good candidate for a set rebinding??

The dustjacket is really quite nice. Only very small corner damage. Spine has gentle fading and matches covers very well. No hard color adjustment on this dustjacket.

It's very evenly toned. Dustjacket is a 1st state issue with lack of reviews on back on dustjacket flap. Has a very gentle offset to the book from being misaligned for years. I have corrected this since upgrading and stiffening the jacket with a thicker mylar sleeve and acid free backer paper. Full disclosure this is my extra 1/1 copy of RotK.

I upgraded it some time ago and have just held onto it. The jacket on this book and the book I upgraded to are very, close in condition. This is a quality jacket and there will be no disappointments with it. Please review all pictures and feel free to reach out to me with any questions. This copy in my opinion as a lifetime Tolkien collector is a good entry level 1st edition copy. It is an excellent candidate for a classy leather rebinding because the binding and pages are so clean and intact. I have heavily considered doing this myself. It is also PERFECTLY FINE sitting as it is. 1/1 Tolkien is as good as gold imo. This is "good" book with an excellent jacket and it's sure to appreciate over the years.

You will be pleased with it. From clean pet free, smoke free home.

Otherwise be prepared for a possible delay on your item. Thank you and please have patience.