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TOLKIEN, John R. R. (1892-1973). [The Lord of the Rings trilogy]. The Fellowship of the Ring. 1956 (fifth impression). –– The Two Towers. 1956 (fourth impression). –– The Return of the King (second impression). 1955. London: Allen & Unwin Ltd. Together, 3 volumes, 8vo. Folding map tipped–in each volume. All bound in publisher’s full red cloth, spines stamped in gilt, publisher’s unclipped dust jackets (“21s net”), (some rubbing to cloth bindings, some offsetting to endleaves, jackets toned, edgeworn, soiled, with some marginal short tears, chips). Very good. MIXED EARLY IMPRESSIONS of the first edition. One of the best–selling book series of all time in the original bindings and dust jackets. Hammond A5a–i, ii, and iii (first editions); Bleiler, Supernatural Fiction 1606–8; Pringle, Modern Fantasy: The Hundred Best Novels 16; Cawthorn & Moorcock, Fantasy: The 100 Best Books 76.