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In their forthcoming auction #525 (three days away, sorry for late notice!) Lyon & Turnbull have a first impression copy of The Fellowship of the Ring available for auction.



Lot 166

Tolkien, J.R.R. The Fellowship of the Ring. London: G. Allen & Unwin Ltd., 1954. First edition, folding map at end, original red cloth, dust-jacket frayed and with some loss, spine discoloured, slight stain to lower cover, slight wear at head of lower joint

Estimate £200-300 + fees
Sold for £1,063 (buyer's premium included)