The Lord of the Rings, De Luxe Edition, printed by George Allen & Unwin. India paper. All three books in one volume approximately 1" thickThis is the 6th impression of the 1969 one volume De Luxe Edition of the Lord of the Rings, published by Allen & Unwin in 1978.
Original box with tissue covering book.
A fine copy of the book, in box. The book basically has no faults, clean and bright, no markings or wear. The book was never read and has been on a shelf since purchased.
Non smoking home
The box has a few minor faults with some marks (see image)
Tolkien design depicting the Numenorean throne with 'Elendil' in Tengwar (The Tengwar script is an artificial script created by J. R. R. Tolkien), stamped on cover in gilt, silver and green.
Gilt lettering on spine
Mottled black and grey wove endpapers, all edges trimmed and speckled light green. Both maps bound in, and in fine condition, no tears or loss.
Excellent item for any Tolkien fan
An excellent example of this wonderful edition. Housed in the original box with label on the cover
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Shipped in bubble wrap in a cardboard box to protect the slipcover/box
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Book is shipped insured