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The Lord of the Rings, 1992 US Three Volume Set, with Publishers Slipcase Still in Shrinkwrap

#001258 - The Lord of the Rings, 1992 US Three Volume Set, with Publishers Slipcase Still in Shrinkwrap - sold


The books feature Alan Lee's Illustrations that were commissioned to celebrate the Centenary of Tolkiens Birth

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The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1992, a three volume set housed in the original publishers slipcase.

The books feature Alan Lee's Illustrations that were commissioned to celebrate the Centenary of Tolkiens Birth.
Only one printing of this lovely set was ever published.
All three of these books have the date under the publisher on the title page, a Houghton Mifflin point for the 1st printings, as well as the full numberline 1 thru 10 on the verso of the title page. The dustjackets feature some of Alan Lee's most famous illustrations, with a Silver Band to the top and bottom with the runes in black. All dustjackets in Near Fine condition with minor rubbing to the silver bands, mainly to the spine edge where they rubbed the original shrinkwrap. The publishers slipcase shows some minor rubbing and a small amount of color loss to the corners, no splits, tears or bumps.
This set was still sealed when I received it, and carefully opened the end only to put dustjacket protectors on the books, and to take photos.  A very uncommon and completely unread set, virtually without blemish. A beautiful unmarked set bound in blue cloth with the JRRT monogram stamped in silver to the front boards of the books. No previous owners names or markings, not price clipped, in extraordinary condition.
All original illustrations by Alan Lee thru the 3 books.

You can follow how the recent movies were first visualized by Lee, and carried thru by Peter Jackson, with Lee's assistance throughout the movie's production.
An exceptional set of books, only one printing of these books were ever produced.

This separate three book set, makes handling and viewing much less of a problem then the single volume editions that were large and awkward to handle.

Housed in the original publishers slipcase featuring the Centenary Logo to the rear side, and a device with 'J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, and Illustrated by Alan Lee' stamped in Silver to the side boards.

Digital photo's available, inquire if interested.

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