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23 Sep, 2010
2010-9-23 6:30:20 PM UTC
This week I received the 1st/4th of RotK, so I didn't order the 'original' edition of Seinte Iuliene after all. Perhaps I will buy it too, but I'm still doubting. I found it for approx. £55 with original cover - not rebound like the one I mentioned and showed earlier in this thread - but it's a lot of money to me...
A photo of RotK is coming, but it's not that special to you guys, I think. (For me it is, as it is my first LotR 1st edition so I'm quite proud of it.)
23 Sep, 2010
2010-9-23 7:00:56 PM UTC
I would be proud as well. I recently found later printings of first editions of the ROTK and TTT online, and am anxiously awaiting their arrival (they will be the only first editions in my collection).
24 Sep, 2010
2010-9-24 1:33:13 PM UTC
Here's a photo of the book (although not really necessary as I already have posted a photo by the previous owner)

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24 Sep, 2010
2010-9-24 4:44:00 PM UTC
As already mentioned (and you see from the picture), I believe that this is the only first edition LOTR edition with the impression details on the dust jacket spine. An unusual copy.
26 Sep, 2010
2010-9-26 12:36:57 PM UTC
I have the 2nd and 3rd impressions of ROTK and both have the impression number on the spine as well. See below...

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26 Sep, 2010
2010-9-26 4:49:19 PM UTC
Thanks, I did not know that the first impression dust-wrapper does not have the impression number on the dust-jacket spine.

Does anyone know which impression they stopped putting the impression number on the spine?
26 Sep, 2010
2010-9-26 4:58:44 PM UTC
Yes - it was the fourth impression (May 1958)
26 Sep, 2010
2010-9-26 6:49:29 PM UTC
Well I picked up a 1982 Deluxe LOTR India paper edition for £54.50 delivered today. Book in mint condition, box very good - can't wait as I really like the look of this book - it also came out in the year my wife was born which for some reason makes it feel special haha.
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