I don't have the book in front of me at the moment, but I didn't see anything like that when I had a quick look earlier.
At first glance, It just looks like a simple reprint of the 50th Anniversary Edition with a New Dustjacket Design.
From the Copyright Page, the Printing Number is 4. So basically a 4th Printing of the 1999 Edition with a New DJ stating 60th Anniversary.
I will have another look later.
At first glance, It just looks like a simple reprint of the 50th Anniversary Edition with a New Dustjacket Design.
From the Copyright Page, the Printing Number is 4. So basically a 4th Printing of the 1999 Edition with a New DJ stating 60th Anniversary.
I will have another look later.
Just compared the 60th Anniv. to the 1st Printing of the 50th Anniv.
Same Size. Same binding except that the Gilt Design on the Front Cover of the 50th Edition is not present on the 60th.
Also the Gilt Titles on the Spine (including JRRT Logo) are larger on the 60th.
Text appears identical other than copyright page. No idea if any errors were corrected. Same number of pages etc. No Mention of 500 copies. Just the number 4 on the numberline.
So basically, it looks like a straightforward reprint with a New DJ. From the inside flap of the DJ it states 'This special edition, first published in 1999.......'
Same Size. Same binding except that the Gilt Design on the Front Cover of the 50th Edition is not present on the 60th.
Also the Gilt Titles on the Spine (including JRRT Logo) are larger on the 60th.
Text appears identical other than copyright page. No idea if any errors were corrected. Same number of pages etc. No Mention of 500 copies. Just the number 4 on the numberline.
So basically, it looks like a straightforward reprint with a New DJ. From the inside flap of the DJ it states 'This special edition, first published in 1999.......'