J.R.R. Tolkien - The Lord of the Rings Trilogy - Houghton Mifflin Editions with Original Dust Jackets and Maps

A rare collectible set of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy, complete with original dust jackets and fold-out maps. Published by Houghton Mifflin in the mid-20th century.

This collectible set includes:
- The Fellowship of the Ring - 16th printing. Features original dust jacket and fold-out map of Middle-Earth.
- The Two Towers - 13th printing. Comes with the original dust jacket and fold-out map of Rohan, Gondor, and Mordor.
- The Return of the King - 13th printing. Includes the original dust jacket and fold-out map of Gondor and Mordor.
All three volumes retain their original bindings, with light wear on dust jackets. Maps are in excellent, intact condition, and the gilt lettering on the spines remains crisp and clear.

Rare Collectible Edition Set of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings - Featuring Original Fold-Out Maps and Dust Jackets,

This listing is a rare and highly collectible Houghton Mifflin edition set of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, featuring The Fellowship of the Ring (16th printing), The Two Towers (13th printing), and The Return of the King (13th printing). Each volume comes with its original dust jacket, showcasing the iconic illustrations by Walter Lorraine, and includes the fold-out maps of Middle-Earth, Rohan, Gondor, and Mordor.

The original dust jackets have some signs of wear typical for their age, including slight edgewear and discoloration, but overall remain in excellent condition. Each volume’s blue cloth binding with gilt lettering on the spine is well-preserved, and the gilt titles remain bright and sharp. The fold-out maps included in each book are intact and in pristine condition, further enhancing the value of this exceptional set.

Internally, the pages are clean with light toning due to age but show no major marks or inscriptions. The books are tightly bound, and the fold-out maps remain free from tears. This set represents a remarkable opportunity for Tolkien collectors and enthusiasts to own a piece of literary history, capturing the magic of Tolkien’s Middle-Earth in its original, classic presentation.

The Fellowship of the Ring (16th printing):
Good with minimal shelf wear, dust jacket intact with some minor chips. Includes the original fold-out map of Middle-Earth in excellent condition.

The Two Towers (13th printing):
Very good, turquoise-green dust jacket in well-preserved condition with some edgewear. The original fold-out map of Rohan, Gondor, and Mordor is intact.

The Return of the King (13th printing):
Very good, original dust jacket with minor wear, and the fold-out map of Gondor and Mordor is in excellent shape.
This is a fantastic opportunity for any Tolkien fan or book collector to own a piece of The Lord of the Rings trilogy in its classic Houghton Mifflin editions, complete with original dust jackets and maps that bring Tolkien’s epic world to life.

Don’t miss out on this chance to own a truly collectible set of one of the greatest literary works of the 20th century!

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