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The Lord of the Rings [ Sealed 5 Volume Set ]
by J. R. R. Tolkien
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Book volume in As New/Fine+ condition and still encased in publisher's original issue cellophane/No dust jacket issued
- Seller
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SANDY, Oregon, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Easton Press. Hardcover. Book volume in As New/Fine+ condition and still encased in publisher's original issue cellophane/No dust jacket issued. Michael Hague. A handsome complete matching green leather set of these Tolkien classics. This copy is in fine, unread condition, still encased in the publisher's original cellophane. Four of the volumes each include a separate map in mint condition and four of the volumes each include a colorful frontispiece by Michael Hague. A striking and wonderful set in mint condition.
Printed on archival-quality, acid-neutral paper meticulously milled for this edition, adhering to the permanence and durability standards set by the Council of Library Resources and the American National Standards Institute. Also includes moire silk endpapers, gold-gilt cover designs and page edges, along with bound-in silk bookmarks.
Easton Press books are expertly bound for enduring quality, ensuring decades of use. Notably, these editions were not sold in Canada or the United Kingdom. May require additional shipping costs. Sold as a set only. All five (5) volumes included: The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Silmarillion.
A lovely, collector's aesthetic. If you'd like, we can mail the editions in the original publisher's shipping box.
Printed on archival-quality, acid-neutral paper meticulously milled for this edition, adhering to the permanence and durability standards set by the Council of Library Resources and the American National Standards Institute. Also includes moire silk endpapers, gold-gilt cover designs and page edges, along with bound-in silk bookmarks.
Easton Press books are expertly bound for enduring quality, ensuring decades of use. Notably, these editions were not sold in Canada or the United Kingdom. May require additional shipping costs. Sold as a set only. All five (5) volumes included: The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Silmarillion.
A lovely, collector's aesthetic. If you'd like, we can mail the editions in the original publisher's shipping box.
Synopsis
The Lord of the Rings is an epic high fantasy novel written by philologist and Oxford University professor J. R. R. Tolkien. The story began as a sequel to Tolkien's earlier, less complex children's fantasy novel The Hobbit (1937), but eventually developed into a much larger work. It was written in stages between 1937 and 1954, much of it during World War II. After the success of The Hobbit , Tolkien’s publisher asked that he produce a sequel. Although written as one big work comprised of six books, The Lord of the Rings was broken into three separate volumes because of post-World War II paper shortages and size and price considerations. The print run of the first editions was very small: 3,000 copies for The Fellowship of the Ring (1954), 3,250 copies for The Two Towers (1954), and 7,000 copies for The Return of the King (1955). The Lord of the Rings went on to become one of the best-selling novels ever, with more than 150 million copies sold.
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Reviews
On Aug 15 2020, a reader said:
This is one of the most engaging, enjoyable, and creative books I have ever read. The way Tolkien creates a new world from scratch, new languages, new races. It is a work of art. And the fact that this book can be enjoyed by young children and adults alike makes it stand out among the works of fiction that fill our libraries these days. I would recommend these books to anyone who has not already read them.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Parrish Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4931
- Title
- The Lord of the Rings [ Sealed 5 Volume Set ]
- Author
- J. R. R. Tolkien
- Illustrator
- Michael Hague
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New Book volume in As New/Fine+ condition and still encased in publisher's original issue cellophane
- Jacket Condition
- No dust jacket issued
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Easton Press
- Keywords
- The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Hobbit
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Parrish Books
Biblio member since 2006
SANDY, Oregon
About Parrish Books
Parrish Books is a full-time on-line dealer in fine collectible books in business since 2002. With specialities in signed limited editions and many favorite authors including Ray Bradbury, Richard Bach, Tom Clancy, John Updike, Kurt Vonnegut, Edward Gorey and Maurice Sendak. We specialize in exceptional customer service and quality packaging of all orders.
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