‎Dalrymple, William‎
‎Return of a King‎

‎THE LORD OF THE RINGS. Part One : The Fellowship of the Ring. Part Two : The two Towers. Part Three : The Return of the King. ‎

‎Grafton, An Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 1991 (later printing 4/3/3) 3 volumes (18 x 11,2 cm), 529, 442 et 556 pages. Cartes in fine. Brochés. Couvertures illustrées par John Howe. Etui cartonné rouge et or (un côté déchiré recollé, quelues marques). Volumes très bien conservés, les dos n'ont pas de pli de lecture. Un coin légèrement plié (The Return of the King). Intérieur parfaitement frais, papier légèrement teinté. Paperback edition.‎

‎Unique signed copy by Michael George Reuel Tolkien (grandson of J.R.R. Tolkien). Each volume signed : "To Linda : With love & good wishes : Michael G.R. Tolkien. 18 IX 93" Joined : inscribed post it : "To the Burke Family with good wishes from Michael & Jan Tolkien (with Tom & Ruth). 18 IX 93" Joined a handwritten postcard from Jan Tolkien (11 lines). Private content. Exemplaire signé par le petit-fils de J.R.R Tolkien, Michael George Reuel Tolkien (né en 1943). Né en 1943 à Birmingham, Michael George est le premier enfant de Michael Tolkien, le second fils de J.R.R. Tolkien. Il a passé son enfance dans une communauté rurale dans les collines de Chiltern, dans le sud du comté de l'Oxfordshire jusqu'en 1956 puis déménage de nombreuses fois en raison des changements d'emploi de son père. Durant sa jeunesse, il entretient une correspondance avec son grand-père. Il a étudié la littérature et la langue anglaise à l'Université de St Andrews puis la littérature de la Restauration et du XVIIIème siècle anglais au Merton College d'Oxford avant d'embrasser une carrière d'enseignant. Michael est un poète et auteur de plusieurs livres. Le plus connu est sans doute l'ouvrage Wish, sur lequel il a collaboré avec Gerald Dickens, petit-fils de l'auteur Charles Dickens, qui a enregistré une lecture audio du poème de Michael. En 1994, Michael prend sa retraite pour raisons de santé. Il a été marié trois fois et a deux filles, Catherine et Ruth. Michael est un membre du conseil du Tolkien Estate. Il continue de participer régulièrement à des évènements en l'honneur de son grand-père, comme en 2012, au festival The Return of the Ring organisé par l'Université de Loughborough. A boxed set from 1991, released to coincide with the Tolkien Centenary in 1992. Three volume paperback set in a red slipcase, with cover illustrations by the mighty John Howe. Unique signed copy by Michael George Reuel Tolkien (grandson of J.R.R. Tolkien).‎

‎The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. A strategic military game. In Ru‎

‎The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. A strategic military game. In Russian /Vlastelin kolets. Vozvrashchenie korolya. Voenno-strategicheskaya igra. The Rules Book for a Board Game. UK. Games Workshop Ltd. 2003. 176 p. We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. SKUalb6d086e92e28c8692.‎

‎Tolkien John Ronald Rowell. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King In Ru‎

‎Tolkien John Ronald Rowell. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King In Russian /Tolkin Dzhon Ronald Rouel. Vlastelin Kolets. Vozvrashchenie korolya With illustrations by Denis Gordeev. Translated from English by N. Grigorieva, V. Grushetsky, M. ACT, 2014. 512 p.We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available.SKUalb2362b7dce0e52e80.‎

‎Tolkien: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Return of the King In Russi‎

‎Tolkien: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Return of the King In Russian /Tolkin (Tolkien) Dzh.R.R. Vlastelin kolets: Dve Bashni. Vozvrashchenie korolya S.Pb.Amphora 2001. 592 and 680s. We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. SKUalb09f63c5dbeacfdf8.‎

‎THE LORD OF THE RINGS. The Fellowship of the Ring. The Two Towers. The Return of the King. ‎

‎London : George Allen & Unwin ltd. Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company. 3 vol. 8vo 9.0" x 6.0" inches (23 x 15,5 cm) 423pp, folding map ; 352pp, folding map ; 416pp, folding map. First edition. Later printings (12/9/8). The Fellowship of the Ring. First edition first published in July 1954. Twelfth impression 1962. The Two Towers. First edition first published 1954. Ninth impression 1962. The Return of the King. First edition first published, October 1955. Eight impression 1961. Printed in Great Britain in 11 on 12 point Imprint type by Jarrold & Sons Ltd, Norwich. Each volume with a folding map at the end printed in red and black, top edges stained red. Exquisite full dark blue morocco fine leather binding, gilt ruled covers with the gilt "Ring & Eye" design stamped on the both covers, spine with decorated 5 raised bands ans two red gilt lettered morocco labels in the second and fourth compartments, with intertwined "J.R.R.T." initials in the bottom compartment. The amazing quality of the binding in in the style of Sangorski & Sutcliffe in fine condition. Extremely rare and absolutely spectacular.‎

‎Tolkien began The Lord of the Rings between 16 and 19 December 1937, three months after The Hobbit was published and George Allen & Unwin were encouraging Tolkien, against his inclination, to write a sequel. As C. S. Lewis commented: "If Ariosto rivalled it in invention (in fact he does not) he would still lack its heroic seriousness. No imaginary world has been projected which is at once so multifarious and so true to its own inner laws; none so seemingly objective, so disinfected from the taint of the author's merely individual psychology, no so relevant to the actual human situation yet so free from allegory. And what fine shading there is in the variations of style to meet the almost endless diversity of scenes and characters - comic, homely, epic, monstrous, or diabolic." J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" is a timeless epic that weaves a tapestry of adventure, heroism, and profound themes. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to Tolkien's masterful storytelling, his richly imagined world of Middle-earth, and the timeless lessons it imparts to readers. Whether you are a fan of fantasy literature or simply appreciate a captivating tale, "The Lord of the Rings" is an absolute must-read.? "The Lord of the Rings" has had an enormous impact on popular culture. Its success led to the development of film adaptations directed by Peter Jackson, which garnered critical acclaim and introduced Middle-earth to a wider audience. The books have been translated into numerous languages, inspiring subsequent generations of fantasy authors and serving as a touchstone for the genre. Tolkien's vivid storytelling and meticulous world-building continue to captivate readers to this day. Inutile de présenter en français le Seigneur des Anneaux, livre au gigantesque retentissement universel et dont l'adaptation cinématographique n'a fait qu'amplifier une renommée déjà acquise. Les trois volets de ce roman-monde fantasy : La communauré de l'anneau. Les deux tours et Le retour du roi, ont été traduits pour la première fois en français par Francis Ledoux pour l'éditeur Christian Bourgois en 1972. Les exemplaires de la première édition anglaise (même en impressions tardives comme ici) luxueusement reliés en maroquin décoré du fer spécial de "l'oeil de Sauron" sont très recherchés et deviendront de plus en plus rares sur le marché. Parfait exemplaire. Un véritable "precieux". A really wonderful precious one !‎