The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien First Edition Fifth Impression George Allen & Unwin Ltd 1956. No previous owner's marks or inscriptions, contents unblemished throughout. Foldout map still present and without tears or creasing. A VG copy with top edge red tint still present. In a G+ sixth impression dust jacket with internal tape strengthening to folds. Not price clipped.

"The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien is the first volume of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. It introduces readers to Middle-earth, where the hobbit Frodo Baggins inherits the One Ring, an artifact of immense power sought by the Dark Lord Sauron. Guided by the wizard Gandalf, Frodo sets out from the Shire with a diverse fellowship including humans, elves, dwarves, and hobbits, aiming to destroy the Ring in the fires of Mount Doom. Their journey is fraught with peril, encountering dark forces, and the narrative establishes themes of friendship, courage, and the battle between good and evil.