Description: The History of Middle-EarthVolumes I-XIIJ.R.R. TolkienHoughton Mifflin | New York | 1984-96 8vo | First Editions Condition: Near Fine Volumes: I. The Book of Lost TalesII. The Book of Lost TalesIII. The Lays of BeleriandIV. The Shaping of Middle EarthV. The Lost RoadVI. The Return of the ShadowVII. The Treason of IsengardVIII. The War of the RingIX. Sauron DefeatedX. Morgoth's ringXI. The War of the JewelsXII. The Peoples of Middle-Earth Twelve volumes each bound in black cloth with gilt title and decoration to spine. Boards are clean and smooth, no stains or damage to cloth. Gilt titles remain bright. At most, there may be light bumping to corners and spine caps, otherwise spines are straight, bindings are tight, corners sharp, and joints and hinges are sound. Text blocks are clean and bright on all except volumes one and three, which are slightly age-toned. Interiors are immaculate. Pages are clean and crisp, unmarred by stains, smudges, foxing, markings, wrinkles, or tears. Bindings are stiff - Most of these volumes appear unread. Dust jackets are all intact, with no tears, or chipping. A few show some very light shelf wear, such as mild scuffing and very minor creasing to edges. Volume seven has a faint stain to the spine and volume ten has a small dark mark on the front panel. All dust jackets are unclipped with original prices to interior flap. First editions and first printings stated to copyright page, published from 1984 through 1996. An extremely collectible set of all twelve volumes, in very good to near fine condition. Please see attached photos for greatest detail.Do not hesitate to contact seller with questions about this or any other Walden Pond Books listing.
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Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Subject: Literature & Fiction