London: Harper Collins, 2007. J.R.R. Tolkien. First Thus. Original Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. This new 30th Anniversary Edition of 'The Silmarillion' contains the definitive edition of the text, fully reset and corrected, with many special features:a 14 page letter written by J.R.R. Tolkien in 1951, containing his account of the mythology of Middle-earth. The map of Beleriand and the Lands to the North appears as a fold-out map, and is printed in black and red. Contains the color frontispiece the 'Halls of Manwe' or Taniquetil, appearing for the first time. Also contains Tolkien's heraldic device for Luthien Tinuviel. Map of the Realms of the Noldor and Sindar appears in red and black. Quarter bound in imperial blue, stamped in gold foil on grey boards, and housed in a matching slipcase. Printed on superior quality paper and includes a silk ribbon marker. Matches the style and design of the Harper Collin's 50th Anniversary Lord of the Rings, and the 2004 Deluxe Hobbit, as well as the 2007 Children of Hurin Deluxe Edition. Edited by Christopher Tolkien, after his fathers death. A beautiful copy of this increasingly hard to find 1st Impression of this book. Digital photo's available, inquire if interested. Other Tolkien books available, include both the UK and US editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, and Signed/Numbered/Limited Editions. Item #2055

London: George Allen & Unwin, 1978. J.R.R. Tolkien. 1st Thus. Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Tolkien Library, a collection of Tolkien's five most famous books, collected together by Allen & Unwin in 1978, housed in the original publishers slipcase, featuring a photo of J.R.R. Tolkien by Billett Potter to the rear side of the slipcase. A very scarce set in Very Good Plus condition. No names or writing in any of the books. All books are not clipped, and only the Hobbit is lacking the Allen & Unwin priced sticker. No foxing or offsetting to any of the books. Each book has its original topstain, without fading or any marks. The Return of the King shows a damp stain at the top of the front panel and goes around to the spine, no damage to the textblock. A fabulous set, without any major faults. A minor bump to the side corner on the back, along with a little rubbing to the corners. The illustrated paper has some wrinkling where it appears it may have been damp, along the upper edge on one side. The green cloth on the top and bottom of the case is clean and unmarked. The books fit tightly enough so that I have not covered the dustjackets in protectors, as I do not believe they would fit in the case properly. The Hobbit is the 1st impression of the 4th Edition published in 1978. The Lord of the Rings are also published in 1978, the 10th/9th/9th (77) impressions respectively. The Silmarillion is the 4th impression of 1977. All five books are the original copies to be housed in this collection, a rare opportunity to add to your own Tolkien Library. Digital photo's available, inquire if interested. Other Tolkien books available, include both the UK and US editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, and Signed/Numbered/Limited Editions. Item #1934