Tolkien Library Store - Original cloth bindings

#000571 - The Lord of the Rings, 1960 Readers Union set with custom slipcase - $850.00
Housed in the original dustjackets, all are Near Fine except the Two Towers which has a large piece torn out of the front cover.
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A beautiful looking set of this unusual presentation of Tolkien's trilogy.
Not for sale to the general public, limited to members of the Readers Union only.
Published by the Readers Union in 1960 with the permission of George Allen & Unwin Ltd, London.

The books are in Near Fine condition, with no names, writing, and only the lightest offsetting to the endpapers.
The endpapers look to have been reinforced by the original owner, probably when they were purchased, as there is no evidence of the binding being loose or any seperation.
Housed in the original dustjackets, all are Near Fine except the Two Towers which has a large piece torn out of the front cover.
This has been replaced and repaired with archival tape on the verso of the dustjacket, to help the overall appearance.
None of the dustjackets are price clipped, showing almost no edgewear or tanning.
They look to have been housed in a style of early protective covers, as there are a couple of spots on the pastedowns that would indicate they were probably glued down.
Other than the repaired area, these unusual dustjackets are in fabulous shape. The jackets show no tanning to the spines or edges.
There is a small amount of rubbing at a couple edges of the flaps, possibly from removal of the protectors.
All maps are tipped in at the rear, and in excellent condition.
No tears or extra fold, only the slightest of browning mainly at the fold areas.

This is the set that features the early line drawing by Tolkien of "Sauron's Eye".
The only set to have this particular and very unusual dustjacket.

Scarce in this condition, even with the repaired area of the Two Towers dustjacket.
Includes a custom slipcase for display and protection of these beautiful books.

Digital photo's available, inquire if interested.

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