1974 George Allen & Unwin

First of the series published by Allen&Unwin. Illustrations by Professor Tolkien and Pauline Baynes.

Dimensions: 13 x 12 3/8 inches (w x h); stapled; punched hanging hole; heavy-weight cardboard mailer.

Rarity: 6 - 9 This one appears on eBay at least once or twice a month on average usually without the mailer: 6. It would be a 7 if the mailer is included. Perhaps surprisingly, a number of these in unopened mailers have appeared on eBay over the years. So it's an 8 for one in that condition. (x,m)