1955 Lord of the Rings 1ed
1st printing! Return of the King JRR Tolkien Fantasy
“The Return of the King” is the third and final volume of J.R.R.
Tolkien’s epic fantasy trilogy, “The Lord
of the Rings.” It continues the story of hobbit Frodo Baggins and his
companions as they reach the climax of their quest to destroy the One Ring and
defeat the evil lord Sauron. Along the way, they face many challenges and
battles, and encounter memorable characters such as the Gollum, the wizard
Gandalf, and the brave King Aragorn culminating into the beginning of a new era
for Middle-Earth.
This rare first edition, first printing of The Return of the King features a giant folding map of Middle
Earth, often lacking from other first editions. This title is considered the
scarcest of The Lord of the Rings
trilogy.
Item number: #30944
Price: $1599
TOLKIEN, J.R.R.
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
London: George Allen and Unwin Ltd., 1955. First Edition. First
Printing.
Details:
· Collation:
Complete
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416
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Includes folding map
· Edition Note:
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The first state is the text as originally set and proofed - the lines of
text are straight, i.e. they do not sag or step down, and there is no signature
mark '4' in the lower left-hand corner of the page.
· Language:
English
· Binding:
Hardcover; tight and secure
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Red cloth
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Facsimile dust jacket
·
Size: ~9in X 6in (23cm
x 15cm)
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