1968 1st one-volume UK Edition The Lord of the Rings, signed by J.R.R. Tolkien, beautifully bound set in Full Red Leather with the "Ring & Eye" design stamped to the front. Looks magnificent. A touch of Magic by The Chelsea Bindery!

The lord of the Rings, first one-volume edition from 1968 signed by the author on the title page. This edition was originally issued as a paperback, has tolkien's definitive text, from the second edition of 1966, published in one volume for the first time.

Finely bound by the Chelsea Bindery in red morocco, titles and decoration to the spine, raised bands, eye of Sauron motif blocked to front board, dark green endpapers, twin rule to turn-ins and gilt edges. An extremely lovely copy with a very fine autograph by Tolkien.

A beautiful design executed by the Chelsea Bindery. Beautiful looking set, with a classic design, featuring Tolkien’s best known autograph.

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