Vol 1 – Folding map detached, the glue has dried, and the map is generally ok. The jacket has split down the first fold and almost all the way down the second fold. Chips to the jacket at the top of the spine, shelf wear and some tears to the top of the jacket. Some other splits and wear throughout. Cloth with general edge rubbing and some shadowing to the top and bottom of the spine.

Jacket to the Two Towers with chips and losses to the top of the spine and small tears to the bottom of the spine. Wear to the top two corners. The red cloth is brighter on this copy with some shelf wear and one shadow mark to the top of the spine.

Return of the King jacket with tear and losses to the top of the spine and wear to the bottom of the spine. Tear to the top edge of jacket into the capital T. Wear to the top two corners. Red cloth with a few light marks, some shelf wear and shadow mark to the top of the spine. Map at end with a small crease to one corner.

All jackets with general age wear throughout, some general marks, age toning and some foxing.

The interior of all three books with some light foxing here and there, heaviest to the first volume. General toning to the pages also. Ink inscription to the front free end papers to all volumes, each one dated the year of publication.

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Auction: Antiques & Fine Art, With Watches, Toys & Rare & Antiquarian Books (London), 24th Jun, 2025

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