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#ev0019 - J.R.R. Tolkien: The Man & His Myth — Ballantine four-volume boxed set (1978) — 79 EUR

Four Tolkien reference and critical works by Paul H. Kocher, Robert Foster, Lin Carter and Humphrey Carpenter, together in Ballantine’s illustrated The Man & His Myth slipcase.

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J.R.R. Tolkien: The Man & His Myth — Ballantine four-volume boxed set (1978)

Ballantine’s 1978 four-volume boxed issue of biography, criticism and reference about Tolkien and Middle-earth, in its original illustrated The Man & His Myth slipcase. It contains Master of Middle-earth by Paul H. Kocher; A Guide to Middle-earth by Robert Foster; Tolkien: A Look Behind The Lord of the Rings by Lin Carter; and Tolkien: A Biography by Humphrey Carpenter. The slipcase carries ISBN 0345279107. The date refers to the boxed issue; the individual paperbacks may be earlier printings and are not offered as first printings. This set does not contain the text of The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings.

Bibliographical details

Authors: Paul H. Kocher; Robert Foster; Lin Carter; Humphrey Carpenter
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication year: 1978 (boxed issue)
Language: English
Edition: Four paperback volumes in the original illustrated slipcase; individual printings not specified

Condition

The slipcase has substantial rubbing and wear along its edges and corners, with splits and losses to the printed covering at the opening and lower edges. Its pale surfaces show age-toning and marks. The paperbacks show visible spine creasing and handling wear. Interior condition has not been assessed from the present six photographs.

Availability

Available at €79. Offered on consignment; shipping is quoted separately.

Four perspectives on Tolkien and Middle-earth, preserved together in Ballantine’s illustrated The Man & His Myth slipcase.

J.R.R. Tolkien: The Man & His Myth — Ballantine four-volume boxed set (1978) — photograph 1

J.R.R. Tolkien: The Man & His Myth — Ballantine four-volume boxed set (1978) — photograph 2

J.R.R. Tolkien: The Man & His Myth — Ballantine four-volume boxed set (1978) — photograph 3

J.R.R. Tolkien: The Man & His Myth — Ballantine four-volume boxed set (1978) — photograph 4

J.R.R. Tolkien: The Man & His Myth — Ballantine four-volume boxed set (1978) — photograph 5

J.R.R. Tolkien: The Man & His Myth — Ballantine four-volume boxed set (1978) — photograph 6

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