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The Return of the King
by J.R.R. Tolkien
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good
- Seller
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London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
UK: George Allen & Unwin, 1955. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien First Edition George Allen & Unwin Ltd 1955. Contemporary inscription inked to ffep which also has some offsetting and light foxing to ep's (only). Contents are unblemished throughout. Foldout map still present and without fault. Original publisher's cloth covers are unmarked and have no fading or toning to spine. In original VG dust jacket which has a little wear to edges. Not price clipped.
Synopsis
In the gripping finale of the epic fantasy trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings", the stakes have never been higher as Frodo Baggins and his faithful companions embark on their perilous quest to destroy the One Ring and vanquish the malevolent Sauron. Darkness looms over Middle-earth, and Frodo faces relentless trials and agonizing temptations. As the forces of Gondor and Rohan gather for a final, cataclysmic clash with Sauron's armies, the fate of all hangs in the balance. The stage is set for a breathtaking crescendo, with battles of epic proportions and Frodo's harrowing journey towards the treacherous Mount Doom, where the destiny of the world will be determined. Will courage and sacrifice be enough to overcome the encroaching darkness?
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Details
- Bookseller
- Brought to Book Ltd
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007826
- Title
- The Return of the King
- Author
- J.R.R. Tolkien
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- George Allen & Unwin
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1955
- Weight
- 1.43 lbs
- Keywords
- The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien First Edition George Allen & Unwin Ltd 1955
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Glossary
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- FFEP
- A common abbreviation for Front Free End Paper. Generally, it is the first page of a book and is part of a single sheet that...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- VG
- Very Good condition can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or...
- Price Clipped
- When a book is described as price-clipped, it indicates that the portion of the dust jacket flap that has the publisher's...
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Cloth
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- Jacket
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- First Edition
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