1969 Lord of the Rings JRR Tolkien Allen & Unwin Pauline Baynes Paperback
$65.00
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The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien, published by George Allen & Unwin in 1969. This vintage British softcover brings The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King together in one volume, with the distinctive cover illustration by Pauline Baynes.
For Tolkien readers and collectors, this early one-volume edition offers a tangible connection to Middle-earth’s publishing history. Its sweeping story of friendship, courage, temptation, and sacrifice provides both imaginative escape and meaningful reflection on the choices that shape our lives.
Fourth impression, dated 1969, of the one-volume paperback edition first published in 1968. The copyright page specifically identifies the printing, and credits Pauline Baynes for the cover illustration. Includes the Middle-earth maps shown in the photographs. Published in London and printed in Great Britain.
Condition: Fair. Considerable wear to the softcover, including creasing, rubbing, worn edges, and tears and losses around the spine ends and corners. Clear tape is visible along the spine and cover joints. The front inner hinge is split, exposing the binding beneath, and the binding is weakened. Page edges show age toning and handling wear. An ownership name appears inside the front cover. The photographed text pages remain legible, with some creasing and scattered marks. Please examine all photographs for the condition of this vintage copy.
SKU D-7
1969 Lord of the Rings JRR Tolkien Allen & Unwin Pauline Baynes Paperback
$65.00
For Tolkien readers and collectors, this early one-volume edition offers a tangible connection to Middle-earth’s publishing history. Its sweeping story of friendship, courage, temptation, and sacrifice provides both imaginative escape and meaningful reflection on the choices that shape our lives.
Fourth impression, dated 1969, of the one-volume paperback edition first published in 1968. The copyright page specifically identifies the printing, and credits Pauline Baynes for the cover illustration. Includes the Middle-earth maps shown in the photographs. Published in London and printed in Great Britain.
Condition: Fair. Considerable wear to the softcover, including creasing, rubbing, worn edges, and tears and losses around the spine ends and corners. Clear tape is visible along the spine and cover joints. The front inner hinge is split, exposing the binding beneath, and the binding is weakened. Page edges show age toning and handling wear. An ownership name appears inside the front cover. The photographed text pages remain legible, with some creasing and scattered marks. Please examine all photographs for the condition of this vintage copy.
SKU D-7