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A first edition, first impression of The Return of the King with dropped text and "4" to page 49. Original red cloth boards with v. slight lean. Fading of the gilt and spine with a few marks, rubbed and overall in very good shape. Clean contents with intact map in situ. A very good find. 8vo. 416pp with appendix.

The Return of the King is the third and final part of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy The Lord of the Rings, following The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers. In this compelling conclusion, the narrative follows Aragorn, Gandalf, Legolas, Gimli, and the rest of the company as they prepare for the final battle for Middle-earth. The fate of the One Ring is decided and the true king is set to reclaim his throne. Rich in mythology and bursting with heroic battles, Tolkien's masterpiece brings to a close the tales of Hobbits, Elves, Men, and Orcs, as described in the widely acclaimed first edition.