22nd May, 2024 11:00

The Oxford Library Sale

 
  Lot 539
 

539

Tolkien (J.R.R.). 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy Pt I.'The Fellowship of the Ring' 4th Imp. Nov 1955. Pt II 'The Two Towers'. 2nd Imp 1955. Pt III 'The Return of the King' 2nd Imp 1955. Allen and Unwin, London. Original red cloth, much split and bumped with m/s letter from Roger Lloyd? with comments (3+)

Sold for £620
Estimated at £100 - £200


 

Tolkien (J.R.R.). 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy Pt I.'The Fellowship of the Ring' 4th Imp. Nov 1955. Pt II 'The Two Towers'. 2nd Imp 1955. Pt III 'The Return of the King' 2nd Imp 1955. Allen and Unwin, London. Original red cloth, much split and bumped with m/s letter from Roger Lloyd? with comments (3+)

Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 22nd May, 2024

 

ORDER OF SALE

 

Lots 1 – 300

Works of Art, Tribal Art, Ancient Art, Furniture, Rugs, Clocks and Wine

 

Lot 301 – 546

Antiquarian and Modern Books

 

Lots 301 – 317

Books from the Personal Library of the late Theologian Rev. Dr Roger Beckwith

 

Lots 318 – 360

Books from the Library of the late Professor Francis Haskell (1928 – 2000)

 

Lot 361 – 429

Books from the Libraries of the Oakeshott and Eastwood Families of Stonesfield Manor Oxfordshire

 

Lots 430 - 546

Books from Multiple Vendors

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