The Lord of the Rings – Signed by J.R.R. Tolkien

A one-volume copy of The Lord of the Rings signed by J.R.R. Tolkien in black ink above the publisher's name on the title page.

The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien, being The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King.
The First Thus, UK One Volume Paperback Edition, published in 1968 by George Allen and Unwin.
Signed "J.R.R. Tolkien" in black ink above the publisher's name on the title page.

A Fine copy of an extremely collectable book.  

Covers by Pauline Baynes, showing 2 of 3 panels of the 'Triptych' artwork originally painted by Pauline Baynes for the slipcase of the 1963 Deluxe Edition.  

This is the famous 1 volume paperback carried around by college students in the late 60's, during the 'Battle for Middle Earth' controversy.  

No previous owner's name or other writing beyond Tolkien's signature. There is visible rubbing to the cover edges and corners, with light toning to the page edges.  

A signed example of the first UK one-volume paperback, with Pauline Baynes's distinctive cover artwork.


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