Tolkien Library Store - Original Cloth Bindings - The Lord of the Rings Original Bindings

The Lord of the Rings – 1st Edition, 1st Impressions Set in Original Dust Jackets | J.R.R. Tolkien | George Allen & Unwin (1954–1955)
#pc0576 - The Lord of the Rings – 1st Edition, 1st Impressions Set in Original Dust Jackets | J.R.R. Tolkien | George Allen & Unwin (1954–1955) - Euro 85000

A complete 1st Edition, 1st Impression set of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien (1954–1955), all three volumes in their original unrestored dust jackets, red topstain, folded maps, and housed in a custom slipcase. A very attractive and fully original set.

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The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien - First Edition, First Impressions
#pc0079 - The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien - First Edition, First Impressions - 32500 EUR

A rare and highly collectible complete first edition, first impression set of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, published by George Allen & Unwin in 1954-1955. This set includes The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King, all first impressions, housed in mixed impression dust jackets. Each volume retains its original red cloth binding and fold-out map, making this a desirable acquisition for Tolkien collectors.

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The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien - 1st Edition Set (1954-1955) with Dust Jackets
#ke0001 - The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien - 1st Edition Set (1954-1955) with Dust Jackets - 22000 EUR

Rare first edition set of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, including The Fellowship of the Ring (4th Impression, 1955), The Two Towers (1st Impression, 1954), and The Return of the King (1st Impression, 1955). Complete with original dust jackets and fold-out maps, in very good condition. Ideal for Tolkien collectors and literary enthusiasts..

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The Lord of the Rings 1st Edition, 1st Impressions – 1954, 1954, 1955
#ei0017 - The Lord of the Rings 1st Edition, 1st Impressions – 1954, 1954, 1955 - SOLD

First edition, first impressions set of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by George Allen & Unwin in 1954 and 1955..

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The Return of the King - J.R.R. Tolkien - 1955 First Edition, First Impression
#hr0014 - The Return of the King - J.R.R. Tolkien - 1955 First Edition, First Impression - 5000 EUR

Explore a rare first edition, first impression of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Return of the King,” complete with original dust jacket and fold-out map.

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The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien - First American Edition Set (1954–1956) with Original Dust Jackets
#ds0004 - The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien - First American Edition Set (1954–1956) with Original Dust Jackets - 13.500 EUR

Discover a rare first American edition set of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Houghton Mifflin from 1954 to 1956.

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J.R.R. Tolkien - The Lord of the Rings Trilogy - Readers Union Edition with Original Dust Jackets and Maps
#hr0025 - J.R.R. Tolkien - The Lord of the Rings Trilogy - Readers Union Edition with Original Dust Jackets and Maps - 1800 EUR

Rare Readers Union editions of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy, complete with original dust jackets and fold-out maps. A classic collectible set featuring The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King in excellent condition with iconic Tolkien designs.

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The Lord of the Rings 3 Volume set: The Fellowship of the Ring; The Two Towers; The Return of the King - Readers Union 1960
#sa0015 - The Lord of the Rings 3 Volume set: The Fellowship of the Ring; The Two Towers; The Return of the King - Readers Union 1960 - 700 EUR

First Edition. First Readers Union Edition published in 1960. Readers Union published approx 3000 of these sets.

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The Lord of the Rings – 1963 UK Deluxe Edition in Original Pauline Baynes Slipcase | Tolkien Collector’s Copy
#pc0258 - The Lord of the Rings – 1963 UK Deluxe Edition in Original Pauline Baynes Slipcase | Tolkien Collector’s Copy - Euro 6250

1963 deluxe printings of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, with matching 13th/10th/10th impressions and the original Pauline Baynes triptych slipcase. Black buckram, gilt edges, silk markers. A desirable early deluxe set for the serious Tolkien collector.

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The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Edition, Pauline Baynes Slipcase Design — 1963 13th/10th/10th Impressions (Custom Slipcase)
#clp1107 - The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Edition, Pauline Baynes Slipcase Design — 1963 13th/10th/10th Impressions (Custom Slipcase) - Euro 3250

Deluxe 1963 UK Edition of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien — 13th/10th/10th impressions. Original black buckram gilt bindings, all edges gilt, silk markers. Housed in a high-quality custom slipcase featuring Pauline Baynes’ iconic triptych artwork.

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J.R.R. Tolkien - The Lord of the Rings Trilogy - Ace Books 1965 Pirated Edition
#hr0028 - J.R.R. Tolkien - The Lord of the Rings Trilogy - Ace Books 1965 Pirated Edition - 380 EUR

The notorious 1965 Ace Books “pirated edition” of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy, a rare collectible set that played a pivotal role in the “War over Middle-earth”. Includes The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King.

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J.R.R. Tolkien - The Lord of the Rings - 1965 First Ballantine Books Slipcase Edition
#hr0029 - J.R.R. Tolkien - The Lord of the Rings - 1965 First Ballantine Books Slipcase Edition - 300 EUR

Rare 1965 Ballantine Books first slipcase edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy, complete with green slipcase. Includes The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King, featuring first and second printings.

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J.R.R. Tolkien - The Lord of the Rings Trilogy - Houghton Mifflin Editions with Original Dust Jackets and Maps
#hr0024 - J.R.R. Tolkien - The Lord of the Rings Trilogy - Houghton Mifflin Editions with Original Dust Jackets and Maps - 2200 EUR

Rare collectible set of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy in Houghton Mifflin editions. Includes The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King, all with original dust jackets and intact fold-out maps.

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The Lord of the Rings, Comprised of the Fellowship of the Ring, the Two Towers, and the Return of the King, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1963 to 1965
#sa0014 - The Lord of the Rings, Comprised of the Fellowship of the Ring, the Two Towers, and the Return of the King, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1963 to 1965 - 1500 EUR

A beautiful early impression set of the classic Lord of the Rings. The Fellowship of the Ring is the 14th impression, published in 1964. The Two Towers is a 11th impression from 1965. The Return of the King is a 10th impression, published in 1963..

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The Lord of the Rings, George Allen & Unwin, 1971 One-Volume Paperback Edition, 9th Impression
#clp0314 - The Lord of the Rings, George Allen & Unwin, 1971 One-Volume Paperback Edition, 9th Impression - € 39

The 1971 George Allen & Unwin one-volume paperback edition of The Lord of the Rings, 9th impression. Illustrated cover by Pauline Baynes; complete with maps, solid copy of this early UK edition.

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The Lord of the Rings, Book Club Associates, 1978 One-Volume Edition in Pauline Baynes Dustjacket
#clp0319 - The Lord of the Rings, Book Club Associates, 1978 One-Volume Edition in Pauline Baynes Dustjacket - SOLD

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, 1978 one-volume hardback edition published by Book Club Associates, London. Green cloth binding in the Pauline Baynes wraparound dustjacket, based on the revised Second Edition text, with all maps present.

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J.R.R. Tolkien Library Box Set - The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion
#hr0026 - J.R.R. Tolkien Library Box Set - The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion - 1800 EUR

Collectible 1970s Tolkien Library Box Set published by George Allen & Unwin. This set includes The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King, and The Silmarillion in hardback with dust jackets and maps.

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The Tolkien Library Box Set – George Allen & Unwin – 1977–1978 Editions, Complete with Dustjackets & Maps
#clp1054 - The Tolkien Library Box Set – George Allen & Unwin – 1977–1978 Editions, Complete with Dustjackets & Maps - Euro 1400

Tolkien Library Box Set published by George Allen & Unwin, containing The Hobbit (1978, 4th ed.), The Fellowship of the Ring (11th imp., 1978), The Two Towers (10th imp., 1978), The Return of the King (10th imp., 1978), and The Silmarillion (1st ed., 4th imp., 1977). All dustjackets present and all fold-out maps intact. A desirable Tolkien collectible.

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The Lord of the Rings Collector’s Edition Houghton Mifflin Hardcover | Tolkien
#pc0376 - The Lord of the Rings Collector’s Edition Houghton Mifflin Hardcover | Tolkien - Euro 395

Collector’s Edition of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. One-volume hardcover published by Houghton Mifflin. Corrected authoritative text. 13th printing, late 1980s.

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Unfinished Tales George Allen & Unwin Hardcover | Tolkien
#pc0427 - Unfinished Tales George Allen & Unwin Hardcover | Tolkien - Euro 245

Early George Allen & Unwin hardcover edition of Unfinished Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Christopher Tolkien. 1980s reprint. Original dust jacket.

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The Lord of the Rings – Folio Society 1991 Second Style, 2nd Printing | Near Fine Set
#clp1111 - The Lord of the Rings – Folio Society 1991 Second Style, 2nd Printing | Near Fine Set - SOLD

Beautiful 1991 Folio Society Second Style edition of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. Second printing, housed in the original red slipcase. Clean, tight copies with crisp interiors and classic Folio design. A highly collectible Tolkien set.

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The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien - Illustrated by Alan Lee - Centenary Edition, 1992
#hr0046 - The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien - Illustrated by Alan Lee - Centenary Edition, 1992 - 150 EUR

A beautifully illustrated Centenary Edition (1992) of The Lord of the Rings, celebrating 100 years since the birth of J.R.R. Tolkien. This Houghton Mifflin publication features full-page color illustrations by Alan Lee, whose vision of Middle-earth has shaped modern interpretations of Tolkien’s world.

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Cannes Special Exclusive Limited Edition of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien published by Harpercollins, London, 2001
#clp0189u - The Lord of the Rings Cannes Special Exclusive Limited Edition 2001 - 280 EUR

Cannes Special Exclusive Limited Edition of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien published by Harpercollins, London, 2001.

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The Lord of The Rings 1999 millennium Edition by HarperCollins
#clp0070 - The Lord of The Rings 2001 Film Edition by HarperCollins - € 65

7 Volume Set The Lord of the Rings with cover design based on an image from the Peter Jackson 'The Lord of The Rings' films

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The Lord of the Rings Three-Volume Hardcover Boxed Set 2001 | Tolkien
#pc0375 - The Lord of the Rings Three-Volume Hardcover Boxed Set 2001 | Tolkien - Euro 145

Three-volume hardcover boxed set of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2001 edition with New Line Cinema film imagery. Sealed, Fine copy.

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The Lord of the Rings by Houghton Mifflin - illustrated by Alan Lee to all 3 volumes
#clp0163 - The Lord of the Rings by Houghton Mifflin - illustrated by Alan Lee - € 480,-

1st printing thus, from 2002, being the first time ever that the Alan Lee illustrated Lord of the Rings was issued in 3 volumes with all 50 of his color plates.
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