{"product_id":"the-lord-of-the-rings-j-r-r-tolkien-1978-book-club-associates-pauline-baynes-dust-jacket-one-volume-edition-printed-in-great-britain","title":"The Lord of the Rings — J.R.R. Tolkien — 1978 Book Club Associates — Pauline Baynes Dust Jacket — One‑Volume Edition — Printed in Great Britain","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScroll down to view the full description.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA desirable \u003cstrong\u003e1978 Book Club Associates\u003c\/strong\u003e one‑volume edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/em\u003e, complete in a single binding and featuring the iconic \u003cstrong\u003ePauline Baynes\u003c\/strong\u003e jacket artwork. This mid‑century printing is increasingly sought after for its compact India‑paper format and its vivid, era‑defining dust jacket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green boards remain clean and presentable, with \u003cstrong\u003ebright gilt spine lettering\u003c\/strong\u003e. Light handling wear consistent with careful use. Binding appears \u003cstrong\u003etight and square\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no visible cracking or loose gatherings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Baynes jacket present — a major point of desirability. Shows \u003cstrong\u003emoderate edge wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, small chips, and uniform age toning. Colors remain strong and unfaded. Jacket is complete with both flaps intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evenly aged, clean, and free of writing or staining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaps \u0026amp; Front Matter:\u003c\/strong\u003e All maps and foreword pages present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good book \/ Good+ jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e, a solid collector‑level example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Notes for Collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished \u003cstrong\u003e1978\u003c\/strong\u003e by Book Club Associates (London)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted in Great Britain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne‑volume edition containing \u003cem\u003eThe Fellowship of the Ring\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Two Towers\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Return of the King\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures the classic \u003cstrong\u003ePauline Baynes\u003c\/strong\u003e cover illustration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndia‑paper style thin stock typical of mid‑century Tolkien one‑volume printings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncreasingly scarce in collectible condition with jacket present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA solid vintage reading \/ display copy of one of the most recognizable mid-century Lord of the Rings jackets. Not a first edition and not fine condition, priced accordingly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"George Allen \u0026 Unwin Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48357468635273,"sku":"TLOTR1978","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/7519\/6809\/files\/PXL_20260916_130330856.jpg?v=1789566520","url":"https:\/\/chapterhearth.com\/products\/the-lord-of-the-rings-j-r-r-tolkien-1978-book-club-associates-pauline-baynes-dust-jacket-one-volume-edition-printed-in-great-britain","provider":"Chapter \u0026 Hearth Booksellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}