TOLKIEN, J.R.R. "The Lord of the Rings" [George Allen & Unwin, 1955] 1st Editions

Complete three volume set of "The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien, all first editions in varying impressions and with original dust jackets. All in red buckram boards with gilt spine titling, red topstain, and foldout maps in rear. Owner name/addess on each FFEP.

"The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien [George Allen & Unwin, 1955]. First edition, Fourth impression. 423pp. Head/tail of spine lightly rubbed, 1 cm crack at top of front inner hinge, mild separation of spine from textblock, and foxing on page edges. Jacket with several small stains (incl. a red one inside the jacket), toning, and ragged edges near spine. VG- in Good jacket.

"The Two Towers" by J.R.R. Tolkien [George Allen & Unwin, 1955]. First edition, Second impression. 352pp. Mild crushing of caps. Page edges lightly foxed. Endpapers discolored with age. Jacket with minor stains and chipping near spine ends. VG in Good+ jacket. 

"The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien [George Allen & Unwin, 1955]. First edition, First impression. 416pp. Fore edge and endpapers foxed. Textblock clean and binding sound. Jacket spine face discolored, edges rubbed, and a 1 cm tear at upper edge of rear flap. VG in Good jacket.