First deluxe edition, taken from the sheets of the thirteenth, tenth and tenth impressions respectively. Octavo. Three volumes housed in the Pauline Baynes slipcase. Each volume bound in black buckram with gilt lettering and decoration. All edges gilt.
 
A near fine set, the second volume slightly faded as often. Gilt titles lightly rubbed. Gift inscription to the front free endpaper of the first volume.
 
One of the most attractive, sought after and rarest editions of The Lord Of The Rings, being one of just 1,000 sets produced in this format.