Description: Allen and Unwin. Impressions 10,7,7 1961 set. I once would have called this set average, but with such a shortage of complete jackets, its well above average now. Especially for an earlier set. Jackets are grubby but no paper loss and very few tears. Importantly, they colour is nearer to the original light grey colour, not faded to beige or white. Books are grubby,with some foxing to page edges, but solid, as good as they come . Spine gilt bright, small owners name of ffep. These First editions sets are disappearing and to find one with nice complete jackets, which is all the value is more rare. We will add a period slipcase for £600 more. We have been a professional Tolkien dealer for over 20 years. We sell on several sites, not just Ebay and items can end at any time. Buy now! All our photos are the actual item! Condition, Condition, Condition!As Tolkien book collecting grows in popularity, the availability of collectible/investment original condition books and jackets disappears. It is not just the printing/edition that matters to the value, but that serious collectors want only the best condition. Books with damaged jackets or even no jackets at all, are now increasing in price, driving up the price of complete and better condition copies. You could have a poor copy worth only £200 or a fine copy worth £5,000. That's how important condition is to value. You should always buy the best you can afford original jackets, early printing and very good or better. Unlike other genre’s, the market for Tolkien early editions is quite mature and well established. It is not a matter of waiting for a better copy to come along. There aren’t going to be any! There are no more hiding in the attic or charity shops. People sell off their more worn copies when they upgrade and now leave their collections to their children. We’ve been a specialist dealer for 20 years. Some examples that were plentiful just two years ago are now completely gone or only the dregs appear. As time goes on, you’ll pay more money, for less condition. First editions The Lord of the Rings and Hobbits remain the most in demand. If you like it, can afford it, then buy it while its available!
Price: 1495 GBP
Location: Machynlleth
End Time: 2025-01-10T16:58:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: 43.89 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Binding: Hardback
Condition: Used
Format: Hardback
Special Attributes: First Edition, 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
Modified Item: No
Title/Series: The Lord of the Rings
Year Printed: 1962
