The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien [FIRST PAPERBACK PRINTING] Ace Books / 1964

The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien [LORD OF THE RINGS #1]

FIRST PAPERBACK PRINTING [1964] ACE BOOKS

Incredibly rare unauthorized first paperback printing, published in 1964 by Ace Books, NY. 

Book is in excellent condition.   Cover is bright, strong and vibrant with minor shelf / edge wear.  Book reads good as new with tanning to pages. 

 *name of orig owner written on bottom of first page.  *Tolkien written on bottom of text block [see last photo]

In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, The Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth, it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell into the hands of Bilbo Baggins, as told in The Hobbit.

In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose.