By Trotter
Chiswick Auctions 30th June 2021
19 Jun, 2021
(edited)
2021-6-19 5:55:58 PM UTC
2021-6-19 5:55:58 PM UTC
Two Tolkien Lots
Lot 1536 (Fine Books & Works on Paper, Wed, 30th June 2021)
Lord of the Rings.
3 vols., to consist of The Fellowship of the Ring, first edition, 8th. issue, original cloth, folding map at rear, slightly worn, dust-jacket, worn with some loss, tape residue to creases, presentation inscription to front endpaper, 1960; The Two Towers, first edition, 2nd issue, original cloth, folding map at rear, slightly worn, front joint cracked, original dust-jacket, portion of spine missing, worn and chipped, ownership name to front endpaper, 1955; The Return of the King, 1st edition, folding map at end, original red cloth, slightly bumped, damp stain to front cover, 2nd state dust jacket (with reviews to rear flap), spine a little rubbed and creased, ownership name to front endpaper, 3rd state text with signature '4' at foot of p.9, 1955, 8vo. (3)
(Qty: 3)
Estimate £600 - £800
Sold for £1,062 including Buyers Premium
https://www.chiswickauctions.co.uk/auc ... False&sd=0&pp=48&pn=1&g=1
Lot 1537
Lord of the Rings,
3 vol., first editions, vol. 1 second impression, vol. 2 second impression, vol. 3 first edition, first impression, folding maps, original cloth, spines slightly faded, some slight shelf-lean, 8vo., 1954-1955
Estimate £600 - £800
Sold for £1,375 including Buyers Premium
https://www.chiswickauctions.co.uk/auc ... False&sd=0&pp=48&pn=1&g=1
Lot 1536 (Fine Books & Works on Paper, Wed, 30th June 2021)
Lord of the Rings.
3 vols., to consist of The Fellowship of the Ring, first edition, 8th. issue, original cloth, folding map at rear, slightly worn, dust-jacket, worn with some loss, tape residue to creases, presentation inscription to front endpaper, 1960; The Two Towers, first edition, 2nd issue, original cloth, folding map at rear, slightly worn, front joint cracked, original dust-jacket, portion of spine missing, worn and chipped, ownership name to front endpaper, 1955; The Return of the King, 1st edition, folding map at end, original red cloth, slightly bumped, damp stain to front cover, 2nd state dust jacket (with reviews to rear flap), spine a little rubbed and creased, ownership name to front endpaper, 3rd state text with signature '4' at foot of p.9, 1955, 8vo. (3)
(Qty: 3)
Estimate £600 - £800
Sold for £1,062 including Buyers Premium
https://www.chiswickauctions.co.uk/auc ... False&sd=0&pp=48&pn=1&g=1
Lot 1537
Lord of the Rings,
3 vol., first editions, vol. 1 second impression, vol. 2 second impression, vol. 3 first edition, first impression, folding maps, original cloth, spines slightly faded, some slight shelf-lean, 8vo., 1954-1955
Estimate £600 - £800
Sold for £1,375 including Buyers Premium
https://www.chiswickauctions.co.uk/auc ... False&sd=0&pp=48&pn=1&g=1