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LOT 261

Lot 261

J.R.R Tolkien (British, 1892-1973)

J.R.R Tolkien (British, 1892-1973)
Lot 261 Details
J.R.R Tolkien (British, 1892-1973)

TWO 1ST EDITIONS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RINGS & THE RETURN OF THE KING, 1954 & 1955 RESPECTIVELY

each 8vo., published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd, both with fold out maps; The Fellowship of the Rings a 1st edition, 2nd impression,1954; The King Returns a 1st edition, 1st impressio, 1955
each 9 x 6 in — 22.9 x 15.2 cm

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $2,750
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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J.R.R Tolkien (British, 1892-1973)
  • J.R.R Tolkien (British, 1892-1973)
  • J.R.R Tolkien (British, 1892-1973)

CONDITION DETAILS

Fellowship of the Rings: no dust jacket, worn and faded spine; Return of the King: unclipped dust jacket with some water damage, staining and edge losses, particularly to spine, unfaded boards with clean pages

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