The Lord of The Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien - 1963, 1962, 1962: First editions, later impressions.

First Editions, later impressions. 1963, 1962, 1962. 8 vo. Publishers read cloth covered boards, top edges-stained red. Set of three are as follows.

The Fellowship of the Ring.

First edition thirteenth impression, 1963 spine ends pushed, corners bumped with few wrinkles to cloth of top board, small book dealers label for Bowes and Bowes, Trinity Street, Cambridge affixed to front pastedown of book where most likely the book was originally bought. Contains previous owners initials in fountain pen to the poem page. Includes map tipped into the back of the book. Dust jacket has mild toning to spine and folds, 3 ¼" tears to bottom of spine and front flap fold and mild wear to top edge, 21s net not price clipped. VG/VG.

The Two Towers.

First edition, ninth impression, 1962 spine ends mildly pushed, slight lean, mild bumping to corners, small book dealers label for Bowes and Bowes, Trinity Street, Cambridge affixed to front pastedown of book where most likely the book was originally bought. Contains previous owners initial to half title. Dust jacket has mild toning to spine and folds, small black smudge above Tolkien on front panel, 21s net not priced clipped. VG/VG+.

The Return of the King.

First edition, ninth impression, 1962 spine ends mildly pushed, slight lean, mild bumping to corners, contains previous owners initial to half title. Includes map tipped into the back of the book. Dust jacket has mild toning to spine and folds, some wear to extremities, Four small tears at crown and foot of spine, small ink smudge at lower right of front panel, 21s net not priced clipped. VG/VG+. Set of three