1955 Lord of the Rings 1ed 1st printing! Return of the King JRR Tolkien Fantasy

1955 Lord of the Rings 1^ed 1^st printing! Return of the King JRR Tolkien Fantasy

 

“The Return of the King” is the third and final volume of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy trilogy, “The Lord of the Rings.” It continues the story of hobbit Frodo Baggins and his companions as they reach the climax of their quest to destroy the One Ring and defeat the evil lord Sauron. Along the way, they face many challenges and battles, and encounter memorable characters such as the Gollum, the wizard Gandalf, and the brave King Aragorn culminating into the beginning of a new era for Middle-Earth.

 

This rare first edition, first printing of The Return of the King features a giant folding map of Middle Earth, often lacking from other first editions. This title is considered the scarcest of The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

 

Item number: #30944

Price: $1599

 

TOLKIEN, J.R.R.

 

Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

 

London: George Allen and Unwin Ltd., 1955. First Edition. First Printing.

 

Details:

• Collation: Complete
  • 416
  • Includes folding map
• Edition Note:
  • The first state is the text as originally set and proofed – the lines of text are straight, i.e. they do not sag or step down, and there is no signature mark ‘4’ in the lower left-hand corner of the page.
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
  • Red cloth
  • Facsimile dust jacket
• Size: ~9in X 6in (23cm x 15cm)

 

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