The Lord of the Rings.
J.R.R. Tolkien.
1st
Edition, 8th/6th/5th Impressions 1959.
George Allen & Unwin.
London.
Hardbacks in slipcase.
Page Ref: p.98.
The maps are inserted on fold-out sheets
at the rear of each volume.
Fourth state of the slipcase.
Available 1960.
Price
63s.
1,060 sets produced??
Boxed in three batches:
500 in April 1960
310 in May 1960
250 in November
1960
An additional 250 sets may have been produced in December 1959.
Slipcases manufactured by Jarrold & Sons.
Covered with grey textured linson.
No price printed on label.
Three piece construction.
No staples.
Includes various impressions 1959-60:
- 8th or 9th Impressions
- 6th or 7th Impressions
- 5th or 6th Impressions
The 9th Impression 1960 of misidentifies itself as the 8th Impression 1960. |
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