The Lord of the Rings. [Comprising:] The Fellowship of the Ring [together with] The Two Towers; [and] The Return of the King by TOLKIEN, J. R. R - 1954–5

London, George Allen and Unwin,, 1954–5. 3 volumes, 8vo. Original red cloth, titles to spines gilt, top edges stained red. With the dustjackets. Folding map by the author at end of each volume. Spines bumped, top edge faded volume I, otherwise very good in edge rubbed and nicked dustjackets, small stain to upper panel of volume I. All First Editions First Impressions. The ‘Lord of the Rings’ Trilogy is arguably the one of the greatest works of literature in the 20th Century. Even before the recent film versions these three volumes have been much sought after cornerstones of all modern children’s book collections. And so the demand continues. Tolkien’s forever, I guess.