The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers & The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien First Editions George Allen & Unwin Ltd 1956 & 1965. Fifth & eleventh impressions.

The Fellowship of the Ring: 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 Two Towers: First Edition Eleventh Impression George Allen & Unwin Ltd 1965. A very fine copy appearing unread. No previous owner's marks or name inscriptions and no toning or foxing to contents or edges. Top edge tint still very much bold. Fold out map present. Covers completely unblemished and gilt lettering unfaded. In original near fine dust jacket with no creasing, nicks, tears or loss. Not price clipped.

The Return of the King: First Edition Eleventh Impression George Allen & Unwin Ltd 1965. A fine copy. No previous owner's marks or name inscriptions and no toning or foxing to contents or edges. Top edge tint still very much bold. Fold out map present. Covers completely unblemished and gilt lettering unfaded. In original VG+ dust jacket. Not price clipped.

This Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien, from George Allen & Unwin Ltd, comprises first editions: The Fellowship of the Ring (fifth impression, 1956, VG with G+ dust jacket) and The Two Towers and The Return of the King (eleventh impressions, 1965, very fine and fine, with near fine and VG+ jackets). Each volume retains vibrant top-edge tints, unblemished contents, and intact foldout maps, free of marks or wear. Gilt lettering shines, jackets remain unclipped, and Towers appears unread. A prized set for collectors of Tolkien’s seminal fantasy epic.