George Allen & Unwin, 1957 set.
The Fellowship of the Ring is the first edition, seventh printing from 1957. The red cloth is rubbed to the edges and corners. Gold printing is sharp. Pages clean and bright. Fold-out map in the back in fine condition. Binding thight. Owner's signatures on first flyleaf. The dustjacket has no tears, but is browned (especially the spine), with some water marks.
The Two Towers is the first edition, fifth impression form 1957. The red cloth is in a fine condition, with a small stain to the bottom of the front board. Gold printing is sharp. The paper is in excellent, unfaded condition. Binding thight. Owner's signatures on first fly-leaf. The dustjacket has only a small tear at the back, has been browned (especially the spine) and some marks on the front (as pictured).
The Return of the King is the first edition, third impression from January 1957. The red cloth is in fine condition, with a few bumps to the top and bottom of spine. The gold-printing is sharp. The paper is in excellent, unfaded condition. Binding thight. Owner's signatures on the first fly-leaf. Fold-out map in the back in fine condition. The dustjacket has no tears in it, but is browned (especially the spine), with some water marks and scuff marks.*