The Lord of the Rings, 3 Volume Set, Mixed Editions
Houghton Mifflin, 1956. mixed. hardcover. near fine / very good. Item #2407230
First US set. Mixed edition printings, where The Return of the King, vol. 3, is a first printing, 1956. The Fellowship of the Ring, vol. 1, has early points (colophon, symbol on half-title page). The Two Towers, vol. 2, is an early edition. Vol. 1, book near fine, minor rubbing to corners and edges; dust jacket very good, chipping and some wear. Vol. 2, book near fine, minor rubbing to edges and corners, lower corners slightly bumped, 3" crack to rear gutter, map in back not attached; dust jacket very good, price-clipped, piece missing at upper and lower spine, some wear, narrow piece missing at middle of hinge of spine to rear panel. Vol. 3, book near fine, slight rubbing to corners and lower edges; dust jacket very good, 3 closed tears to front panel, minor wear.
Price: $5,500.00