THE LORD OF THE RINGS, J.R.R. TOLKIEN 1997 HarperCollins Deluxe Limited Edition

[TOLKIEN, J.R.R.]. The Lord of the Rings. London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1997.

Hardcover. Three parts in one volume. Deluxe limited edition in slipcase. Leather-bound. Octavo (c. 250 x 155 mm), pp. [ix], (1), 1137, (1). English text printed on India paper. Bound in quarter black leather, gilt titles and designs to spine, gilt motif to front cover. Leather slipcase with gilt motif to front. All page edges gilt. Reproduction maps in red and black to front and rear pastedowns and endpapers. Some diagrams in the text. Index at rear in double column. Condition: NEW. Shrink wrapped. Listing note: Rare deluxe edition finely bound in leather with slipcase. Three parts in one book, consisting: Part I. The Fellowship of the Ring; Part II. The Two Towers; Part III. The Return of the King. Because this is unopened I cannot confirm the edition, although it is likely to be a 3rd or 4th impression. Mint condition.