Second printing of the first Folio Society and first illustrated edition of The Lord of the Rings. With full page illustrations and head pieces done by Ingahild Grathmer, otherwise known as Queen Magrethe II of Denmark, and redrawn by Eric Fraser. Tolkien was opposed to an illustrated edition but as an admirer of the Queen's work, his executors allowed this edition to be produced. Bound in quarter grey leather with gilt decorated cloth. Maps of Middle Earth to end-papers.
Various marks and wear to leather but gilt bright. The item "Folio Society Lord of the Rings Tolkien 1979 Leather binding" is in sale since Sunday, August 30, 2020. This item is in the category "Books, Comics & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectable". The seller is "ajscruffles" and is located in Epping.
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