Nov 21, 2013 - Sale 2332

Sale 2332 - Lot 255

Unsold
Estimate: $ 1,500 - $ 2,500
TOLKIEN, J.R.R. The Lord of the Rings. Folding maps in rear of each volume. First Editions, mixed impressions. The Fellowship of the Ring. Second impression, third impression dust jacket * The Two Towers. Second impression, second impression dust jacket * The Return of the King. First impression, first impression dust jacket. Together, 3 volumes. 8vo, gilt-lettered ruby cloth, slight lean to first two volumes, top edges stained red; dust jackets, spine panel tanned and separated on Fellowship, portions of lower spine panel torn with loss on second and third volumes, overall scattered soiling and edgewear with tears; Mary Anne Heimerdinger bookplates to Two Towers and Return of the King. first editions, a mixed-issue set. Hammond and Anderson A5ai, A5aii, A5aiii. London: George Allen & Unwin, 1954; 1955