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The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien
Folio Society Illustrated Three-Volume Hardcover Set with SlipcaseTolkien’s epic adventure through Middle-earth, presented in three matching cream-coloured hardcovers with decorated boards, red spine lettering and red top page edges.Includes:
• The Fellowship of the Ring
• The Two Towers
• The Return of the King
• Red slipcasePublished by The Folio Society, London, with black-and-white illustrations by Ingahild Grathmer, drawn by Eric Fraser.The Folio Society edition was first published in 1977 and reissued in 1990. The photographed copyright pages state “Fifth printing 1995”.Printed and bound at The Bath Press, Avon, Great Britain, on off-white wove paper. Set in Barbou with Libra Display type. The publisher’s production notes describe the binding as “full elephant-hide”.Condition: GoodThe covers and spines show some discolouration, surface marks and light edge and corner wear. Brown marks are particularly noticeable towards the upper and lower spine of The Fellowship of the Ring, with smaller marks on The Return of the King. An isolated brown spot is visible on one volume’s outer page edges. The photographed interior pages appear clean.The red slipcase shows rubbing and wear to its edges, corners and opening, together with scattered brown spotting inside, particularly around the base and internal edges.Your book will be carefully wrapped in protective paper and bubble wrap before being packed securely between rigid cardboard for safe transit. Sent with free tracked postage.Free tracked postage applies within Australia. International postage is charged separately.Photos form part of the description.