[THE LORD OF THE RINGS] THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING [with] THE TWO TOWERS [with] THE RETURN OF THE KING
by Tolkien, J[ohn] R[onald] R[euel]
- Used
- Condition
- A fine set in nearly fine dust jackets with mild wear to spine ends and corner tips, mild age darkening to spine panels. An attr
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, [1966]. First British (and first hardcover) printing of the second edition. A fine set in nearly fine dust jackets with mild wear to spine ends and corner tips, mild age darkening to spine panels. An attractive set of an important edition. (22905). Octavo, three volumes, cloth. Follows the 1965 Ballantine Books text. Comprises THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, THE TWO TOWERS and THE RETURN OF THE KING. Barron (ed), Fantasy Literature 3-40. Bleiler, The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 1606, 1607, and 1608. Cawthorn and Moorcock, Fantasy: The 100 Best Books 76. Pringle, Modern Fantasy: The Hundred Best Novels 16. Survey of Modern Fantasy Literature II, pp. 897-915. Tymn (ed), Fantasy Literature, pp. 193-96.
Details
- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 22905
- Title
- [THE LORD OF THE RINGS] THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING [with] THE TWO TOWERS [with] THE RETURN OF THE KING
- Author
- Tolkien, J[ohn] R[onald] R[euel]
- Book Condition
- Used - A fine set in nearly fine dust jackets with mild wear to spine ends and corner tips, mild age darkening to spine panels. An attr
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First British (and first hardcover) printing of the second editi
- Publisher
- George Allen & Unwin Ltd
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- [1966]
- Keywords
- Fantasy
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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Laurel, Maryland
About John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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