A handsome and harmonious First Edition set of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, comprising a 1965 printing of The Fellowship of the Ring (fourteenth impression), and 1962 printings of The Two Towers (ninth impression) and The Return of the King (ninth impression). An honest set, purchased from new in the 1960s by the same owner (the first two volumes have a short inscription (five/six words) in the same hand very neatly to the top of the ffep. All are tightly bound in superb red cloth and brightly lettered in gilt to the backstrip; immaculate fold-out map firmly fixed to the rear of each, as issued; publisher's red topstain, slightly faded to the latter two volumes. The Two Towers and The Return of the King are both Fine, while The Fellowship is very nearly Fine due to a little rubbing to the spine tips and a light bump to the bottom corner; otherwise, all three are very bright, crisp and clean. Each is in the correct original dustwrapper, which range from Very Good+ to Very Good minus. Dustwrapper notes - The Fellowship of the Ring is Very Good minus: clipped; some toning/staining to the spine; rubbing and a little wear to the spine tips and corners; 3cm closed tear to the head of the lower spine fold, sealed to the verso with vintage tape. The Two Towers is Very Good+: clipped; a touch of toning/staining to the spine; light rubbing and wear to the spine tips and corners; two tiny ink marks to the lower flap. The Return of the King is Very Good: unclipped; light toning/staining to the spine; a touch of localised browning to the upper; rubbing and a little wear to the spine tips and corners; two small chips to the head of the spine. The dustwrappers are presented in removable, archival-quality Brodart protective covers. Postage within the United Kingdom is free; overseas shipping will require an additional shipping charge (to cost). All orders are sent very carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and sturdy cardboard.
