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2002. 'Hardback'. 'Acceptable'. 'Acceptable condition. The slip case is completely held together with tape covered with the logo and name of a previous seller, with scuffs and tears to the edges, however it is secure with the tape. The books themselves have some very light scuffs to the edges of the dust covers and the dust cover on The Two Towers is aligned slightly wrong to the spine but otherwise in very good condition with all pages crisp and clean.'
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About this book
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.
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.
First Edition Identification
The Lord of the Rings was published in three parts by George Allen and Unwin, and in the US by Houghton Mifflin.
The Fellowship of the Ring (1954), The Two Towers (1954), and The Return of the King (1955).
The Uk editions have 21s net to the front flap.
The first American edition has cover illustration by Walter Lorraine.
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- Title The Lord of the Rings
- Author Tolkien J R R
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 1200
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Not Avail, London
- Date 2002
- ISBN 9780007136582 / 0007136587
- Dewey Decimal Code 823
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring; The Two Towers; The Return of the King ++++ A SUPERB SIGNED 3 VOLUME SLIPCASED EDITION - FIRST PRINTING THUS - SIGNED BY ALAN LEE ++++
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London: Harper Collins. A beautiful, three volume slipcased edition - all volumes are first printings in fine dustjackets (near fine slipcase) - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - ALL 3 VOLUMES SIGNED BY ALAN LEE - Pictures available upon request. . Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. 2008.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring; The Two Towers; The Return of the King ++++ A SUPERB SIGNED & REMARQUED 3 VOLUME SLIPCASED EDITION - FIRST PRINTING THUS - SIGNED BY ALAN LEE ++++
by J.R.R. Tolkien; Alan Lee
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London: Harper Collins. A beautiful, three volume slipcased edition - all volumes are first printings in fine dustjackets - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - ALL THREE VOLUMES ARE SIGNED BY ALAN LEE WHO HAS KINDLY ADDED A SKETCH TO VOL 1 - Pictures available upon request. . Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. 2008.
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