13th Dec, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Tolkien (J.R.R.).
The Lord of the Rings.
George Allen and Unwin, 1969, first India paper edition, first impression, two folding maps, original cloth gilt, worn slipcase.
Sold for £420
Estimated at £100 - £200
Book near Fine, very slight wrinkling to second map, no inscriptions found. Slipcase worn, no evidence of labels ever having been present.
Auction: Books, Maps & Manuscripts, 13th Dec, 2023
The Books, Maps and Manuscripts sales encompass a broad range of collecting areas from early antiquarian books to modern first editions, which are sold alongside illustrations, private press, manuscripts, maps and atlases, early photographs, autographed letters and historic documents. Held four times a year, the specialist Book sales incorporate both private collections and libraries, and single lots from vendors across the United Kingdom.
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Tuesday 12 December 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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