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JRR Tolkien Fellowship of the Ring 1st Edition

JRR Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings fantasy series is one of the most popular book series that has inspired numerous creative endeavors including video games, books, television, and films. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions sold a first edition copy of The Fellowship of the Ring, the first novel of the series, for $2,756. Please see below for details:

First Edition, First Printing of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Fellowship of the Ring” — The First & Scarcest Volume in Tolkien’s Trilogy

Extraordinary first edition, first printing copy of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Fellowship of the Ring,” his first in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the most difficult to acquire as a first printing. Published by George Allen & Unwin: London: 1954. Volume is in very good condition, somewhat better than other first edition copies. Boards and top edge have retained the publisher’s deep red color, with only light discoloration to the bottom of the spine and corner of front board. Some toning to endpapers and front hinge starting ever so slightly. Fold-out map present and in fine condition. Enfolded in a facsimile first edition dustjacket, book measures 6″ x 9″ and runs 423 pages. Sold for $2,756.

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First Edition Set of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” — A Complete Second Impression Set in Their Original Dust Jackets, With Maps Present

Rare first edition, second printing set of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd., 1954 & 1955. All three books are well-preserved, in their original dust jackets and with maps present. “The Fellowship of the Ring” is a first edition, second printing (London: George Allen & Unwin, 1954) with map attached to rear flyleaf. Publisher’s red cloth with gilt spine titles. With signature mark “4” at the bottom of page 49. Original dust jacket with price clipped. “The Two Towers” is a first edition, second printing (London: George Allen & Unwin, 1954) with map attached to rear flyleaf. Publisher’s red cloth with gilt spine titles. Original dust jacket priced “21s net”. “The Return of the King” is a first edition, second printing (London: George Allen & Unwin, 1955) with map attached to rear flyleaf. Signature mark “4” present on page 49, and type sagging in the middle. Publisher’s red cloth with gilt spine titles. Original dust jacket priced “21s net”. All measure 5.75″ x 9″ with top edges red, though red has faded for “Fellowship” and “Two Towers”. Apart from some light mottling to the front board of “Fellowship”, it and “Return of the King” are in near fine condition, both books and dust jackets; “Two Towers: shows some cocking to spine, sunning to backstrip and toning to endpapers. Overall a very good plus set, with excellent display quality. Sold for $5,775.

J.R.R. Tolkien Signed Copy of “Tree and Leaf” — With PSA/DNA COA

J.R.R. Tolkien signed copy of “Tree and Leaf”, his collection of children’s stories written in 1964. Tolkien signs to the title page, “J.R.R. Tolkien” and also inscribes “for Fay Darrington”. Fourth printing of the paperback edition is published by Unwin Books: London: 1970, and features an illustration of the tree to its yellow, black and white cover. Runs 91pp. and measures 4.75″ x 7.25″. Light wear and toning, else near fine. With PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $2,917.

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