THE LORD OF THE RINGS
1954/55 FIRST EDITION, FIRST IMPRESSION SET
George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1954/54/55 1st UK Edition. Full-Leather. No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Fellowship of the Ring is a 1st impression dated 1954. The Two Towers is a 1st impression dated 1954. The Return of the King is a TRUE 1st STATE 1st impression dated 1955. All books are in FINE condition. All original maps are present and in Near Fine condition. An extraordinary set of first editions of this classic of fantasy literature. The set is fully rebound in Dark Red Morocco Leather, all edges trimmed and gilded. The set is further distinguished by marbled endpapers and is housed in a full leather-lined slipcase. Title, Author, and Date, as well as a the 'Ring and Eye' device from the original UK dustjackets are featured on the spine of each book, and a larger version of the 'Ring & Eye' on the front boards of all three books. All books are very clean and bright, with no writing, marks or signatures. Beautiful design and expert craftsmanship by arguably the greatest bindery in the world...The Chelsea Bindery from London, England.
$14,900.00
