J R R Tolkien The Lord of The Rings, Hobbit, Silmarillion No. 483 of 1750

  
This removed the listing and caused all the data on it to be wiped. This is a RARE set of The Folio Society publications of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and the Silmarillion each numbered 483 of 1,750. It is unusual to have each of the published books with the same number but as a Member of the Society for a number of years, details of newly published works were offered prior to general release. I took advantage of the Society's offer to have the same individually numbered volume upon publication.

For some reason, I unpacked The Lord of The Rings, though have never read it or browsed it. The first time of opening was to photograph the edition number as shown in the photographs. I also have a number of documents for each book - more of some than others - and again, these are shown in the photographs.

I will also list them here. I have provided photographs for each book/set in order. I hope that makes sense to you.

Purchasing this book will be a matter of trust on your part. With the books you will receive unedited (I have placed paper over my personal details for the photographs) documents and the original Advice Note/Invoices (again edited for the photographs and provide to you, unedited).

As purchaser you must also ensure that you are eligible to use the service and can import the book to your satisfaction. I will make the final decision once I wrap all 3 books. For UK purchasers, I will use a Signed For Tracked service - details once the sale is made. The item will be securely wrapped and protected during transit in order to best preserve the book in its best condition. For The Hobbit, the delivered package measures: 23.5cm x 32cm x 5.5cm approximately and weighs in excess of 1.1kg.

According to the leaflet provided by The Folio Society the book is 248 pages and measures 9" x 5 3/4". It is hand bound in quarter Moroccan goatskin leather blocked in gold, with sides of hand-woven pure Indian silk.

It features a full leather slipcase, blocked in gold. Gilded top edges, with ribbon marker.

Calligraphy on spines and slipcase by John Andrew and. The confirmation letter dated 6 February 2003. The Advice Note/Invoice showing a dispatch date of 6th March 2003 and. A page and a half leaflet detailing features and pictures. THE LORD OF THE RINGS. For The Lord of The Rings, the books in their slipcase weighs in excess of 2.8kg before it is wrapped and protected for posting. According to the leaflet provided by The Folio Society the books are 1,328 pages in total and each measures 9" x 5 3/4". There are 3 volumes, quarter-bound in Moroccan goatskin leather, with sides of hand-woven pure Indian silk. The slipcase is bound in full Moroccan goatskin leather and features scalloped edges. Gilded top edges, with ribbon markers. Calligraphy on spines and slipcase by John Andrew. Illustrations drawn by Eric Fraser from original designs by Ingahild Grathmer, pseudonym of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.

The original Priority offer letter to members - undated. The original Priority offer envelope in which the letter came (not shown in photographs due to space). Original letter dated 10 January 2002 confirming order and showing number 483 as being reserved. Original Advice Note/Invoice showing despatch date of 26 February 2002. For the Silmarillion, the delivered package measures 24cm x 32cm x 7cm and weighs in excess of 1.4kg.

I do not have a leaflet for this book - lost at some point I presume and this is really disappointing. The two documents I do have are the original letter dated 4 February 2004 confirming number 483 has been reserved for me and.

The original Advice Note/Invoice showing dispatch date of 5 March 2004. I have attempted to give you as many photographs and details as I can. Please feel free to ask any questions.