London: Harper Collins, 1992. Alan Lee. First Thus. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Harper Collins in 1992, a three volume set featuring 50 of Alan Lee's Illustrations that were commissioned to celebrate the Centenary of Tolkien's Birth. Only one printing of this lovely set was ever published. The dustjackets feature some of Alan Lee's most famous illustrations, with a Silver Band to the top and bottom with the runes in black. The dustjackets are in Near Fine condition with only minor rubbing to the silver bands. A beautiful set bound in blue cloth with the JRRT monogram stamped in silver to the front boards of the books. No previous owners names or markings, not price clipped, in lovely condition. All original illustrations by Alan Lee thru the 3 books. You can follow how the recent movies were first visualized by Lee, and carried thru by Peter Jackson, with Lee's assistance throughout the movie's production. An exceptional set of books, only one printing of these books were ever produced. This separate three book set, makes handling and viewing much less of a problem then the single volume editions that were large and awkward to handle. Housed in a custom blue bonded leather slipcase featuring the Centenary Logo, in Silver, to both sides. 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 #2534

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1968. J.R.R. Tolkien. 2nd Edition. Original Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1968, the Second Edition, 4th/3rd/3rd impressions. An exceptionally clean and bright set of this classic of fantasy literature. The set is in original cloth with the original unpriced dustjackets, now in removable archival protectors. The black cloth boards feature Tolkien's original "Ring & Eye" device stamped in various colors, with matching topstain and dustjacket color on each book. The books are all in Near Fine condition, with matching Near Fine dustjackets. No names or writing or foxing whatsoever to the books. The dustjackets show virtually no rubbing or wear. The spines are a bit darkened as is common to these brightly colored jackets. The dustjackets are not priced or clipped, and all have the blindstamp on the rear boards, meaning these are the Book Club edition. The topstain on the books is unmarked and clean, slightly darkened but not faded. The set is housed in the original publishers slipcase in Very Good Plus condition showing some fading to the black paper covering, and the upper front right entry corner is slightly bumped, showing a tiny bit of the bump to the boards and dustjacket of The Return of the King. Original maps are attached at the rear free endpaper, in Near Fine condition, with no tears or extra fold noted. A lovely vibrant early set of the 2nd US Edition. 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 #2531

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1963. J.R.R. Tolkien. No Binding. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, by J.R.R. Tolkien. A beautiful copy of an early printing of The Hobbit. The 1963 14th overall printing, or the 10th printing of the 2nd Edition (1951). With the book printing history blank on the title page verso, I verified this is the 14th impression using Tolkien Collector #30 with Steven M. Frisby's article on Identifying Second Edition Printings of the Houghton Mifflin Hobbit. A Very Good Plus book in a Very Good Plus original dustjacket designed by Tolkien, as found on the original UK Editions. Stated 14th impression on front flap, not priced or clipped, noted as printed in Great Britain, this dustjacket shows a little rubbing to the spine folds and to the flap folds, with minor chips and color loss. The book is clean and bright with the bright green colored original cloth from the publisher. A previous owners name and inscription to the front edge of the front pastedown (map) no other names or any other writing noted. Shows no shelf wear, soiling, or bumped corners. Features the title, dwarves hat, author and publisher stamped on the spine in blue. Front boards have "The Hobbit" stamped in blue as well. Contains the full color frontispiece "The Hill: Hobbiton-across-the Water", as well as the original line drawings by Tolkien. The maps are in excellent condition, red and black ink still show clear and bright against the unfoxed endpapers. The jacket shows some soiling in the white sections, and the spine is lightly tanned. A beautiful copy, scarce in original dustjacket in this Very Good Plus condition. A custom green leather slipcase to house this lovely edition is provided, featuring the Dragon design as found on the UK cover. Digital photo's available, inquire if interested. Other Tolkien books available, Item #2526

London: Harper Collins, 2021. Ted Nasmith. De Luxe Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The Silmarillion, written by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Christopher Tolkien, published by Harper Collins in 2021. Limited to a worldwide first printing of just 4,000 copies, this deluxe edition is printed in two colours and is fully bound in cloth and stamped in gold foil. Housed in a matching custom-built slipcase decorated with stunning wraparound artwork, it also features two full-colour removable posters that are unique to this edition. From the leaflet, "The Silmarillion is an account of the Elder Days, of the First Age of Tolkien's World. It is the ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back, and in whose events some of them, such as Elrond and Galadriel, took part. The tales of The Silmarillion are set in an age when Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, dwelt in Middle-earth, and the Elves made war upon him for the recovery of the Silmarils, the jewels containing the last remaining pure light of Valinor." Features include a Double-sided fold-out poster which reproduces two paintings by Ted Nasmith, 'White Ships from Valinor' and 'Luthien at Tol Galen'. A large color poster which folds out to reveal the colored version of the 'Map of Beleriand and the Lands to the North', drawn by Christopher Tolkien. The definitive version of the text specially reset for this edition, and printed in two colors on heavyweight acid-free paper, with a ribbon marker. Illustrated with almost 50 full-color paintings by Ted Nasmith, some appearing here for the first time, and five delicate pencil drawings. Fully clothbound hardback, stamped in gold foil with an inset miniature of 'Maglor Casts a Silmaril'. Housed in a custom-build slipcase illustrated with wraparound artwork of 'The Burning of the Ships'. This copy is no longer sealed in shrinkwrap, opened to check the impression, 1st, and take photos only. As New from the publisher. 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. As New / No Jacket, as Issued. Item #2524

London: Harper Collins, 2007. J.R.R. Tolkien. First Thus. Original Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The 2007 Harper Collins UK Deluxe 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. Sealed in Shrinkwrap, previous owner stated it is a 1st impression, but unable to verify without opening. 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 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 #2521

London: Harper Collins, 2007. J.R.R. Tolkien. First Thus. Original Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The 2007 Harper Collins UK Deluxe 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. In Near Fine condition, no bumped corners, no previous owners names or markings. Missing the loose leaf flyer originally issued with the book. Printed and bound by L.E.G.O Spa in Italy. 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 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 #2518

Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin, 2007. Alan Lee. 1st Edition, Hobbits, Lord of the Rings, Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolkien, published April 2007 by Houghton Mifflin. Signed by the editor and illustrator, Christopher Tolkien and Alan Lee, to a special bookplate, featuring Lee's motif of the Helm of Hador, attached to the Half Title page. "The Children of Hurin, The first standalone tale of Middle-earth since 1977, and the first complete version of one of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Great Tales', with many exclusive features:" "Drawing together J.R.R. Tolkiens original manuscripts, using many sources spaced out over decades, Christopher Tolkien has constructed a narrative without any editorial invention." "Includes a brand new red and black Map of Beleriand specially drawn by Christopher Tolkien, which appears as a fold-out sheet." "Contains eight colour paintings and twenty-five pencil sketches, specially commissioned from award-winning artist, Alan Lee." "Includes a specially written introduction and appendix on the history and writing of the tale by Christopher Tolkien." This edition has already sold out and only later editions are now available. With Houghton Mifflin wishing to reach out and do something special for the loyal Tolkien fans, along with Christopher Tolkien's reluctance to grant public appearances, they conceived the idea for a signed bookplate, which Christopher Tolkien and Alan Lee both agreed to. It seems approximately 900 bookplates were signed, 450 for the release party at the New York City Barnes and Noble, and 200 for the UK Waterstones release party, with the remainder held for other promotions. A very hard to find edition, with the signed bookplate. Don't expect to see many of these for sale, as most will end up in private collections. Custom black bonded leather slipcase, stamped with Hador's Helm to one side and the JRRT Monogram to the other. Additional 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 #2514

London: Allen & Unwin, 1963. J.R.R. Tolkien. 2nd Edition. Original Cloth. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Allen & Unwin in 1963. A beautiful copy of a very collectable book. This is the Fourteenth impression (overall) published in 1963, in a correct original Fourteenth impression dustjacket. The book and dustjacket are both in Very Good Plus condition with almost no loss to the dustjacket. The only fault is a dark smudge to the white portions of the front panel of the dustjacket just above the center mountain and the sun outline. The maps show no foxing, clean and bright. There are a few tape ghosts to the first blank page, probably from the removal of a bookplate. The dustjacket is only lightly soiled, not price clipped, with almost no edgewear or rubbing noted. The books cover shows some tanning to the edges, with a small amount of fading, mainly thru the white portions of the spine. The corners are not bumped, and show no wear or fraying whatsoever. No previous owners name or any writing noted. A wonderful collectable copy. Housed in a custom dark green leather slipcase stamped with the Dragon design to the front boards, with the JRRT monogram to the rear panel. 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 #2512

London: Harper Collins, 1991. John Howe. First Thus. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Harper Collins in 1991, the Centenary Edition three volume set housed in its original publishers red slipcase, featuring the title and author stamped in gold to the sides, along with the Centenary device to the rear boards. The slipcase shows some rubbing and scuffs along the edges, a stain to the back panel, but it is still holding up well without any splits to the seams. The books are all 1st impressions in unclipped dustjackets. The dustjackets feature some of John Howe's most famous illustrations, with a Gold Band to the top and bottom with the runes in black. All dustjackets in Near Fine condition with minor rubbing and a small split just starting to the spine fold on The Fellowship and one to the flap fold on The Two Towers. None of the dustjackets show any fading to the red lettering on the spine as so often found. A very uncommon and extremely hard to find set, lovely condition, bound in green cloth with title, author, publisher and Tolkien monogram in gold to the spines of the books. No previous owners names, dates or any other writing noted. None of the dustjackets are price clipped, all in lovely condition. The edges of the textblocks are clean and bright, unfoxed. An exceptional set of books quite hard to find in this lovely condition. 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 #2508

London: Allen & Unwin, 1962. J.R.R. Tolkien. 1st Edition, Hobbits, Lord of the Rings. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, Comprised of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by George Allen and Unwin in 1962 & 1963, these books are later impressions of the 1st UK Edition, originally published in 1954/1954/1955 respectively. The Fellowship of the Rings is a 12th impression published in 1962, in its correct Twelfth impression dustjacket. The Two Towers is an 10th impression published in 1963, in its correct Tenth Impression dustjacket. The Return of the King is a 9th impression published in 1962, in it's correct Ninth Impression dustjacket. The dustjackets are all in Very Good Plus/Near Fine condition showing some light rubbing and very mild tanning to the spines, with the lightest amount of wear to the edges of the dustjackets. The books are in Very Good Plus condition with no offsetting or foxing, with same neat previous owners name to the first two books, with no other markings noted. A slight bit of spine lean noted in all the books. The first two books are price clipped, with a small Melbourne booksellers sticker to the front pastedown. The red boards on all three books are clean and bright. The gilt on the books is clean and bright on all books. Each book has it's own original foldout map tipped in at the rear, all are in excellent condition with no tears or extra folds noted, no tanning to the folds. Red topstain is bright and slightly faded, on all three books. A custom red leather slipcase, with a ribbon pull, featuring Tolkien's own Ring & Eye with Tengwar Title & Author to one side and the JRRT monogram to the reverse. A lovely way to house and protect this wonderful set of books. 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 #2506

London: Allen & Unwin, 1972. J.R.R. Tolkien. De Luxe Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. This is the 1972 De Luxe 1 Volume Edition, published by George Allen & Unwin. This is the 2nd impression of the 1969 one Volume De Luxe Edition of the Lord of the Rings. A Near Fine copy of the book, in its Very Good Plus/Near Fine original publishers slipcase. The book basically has no faults, clean and bright, no markings or wear, a few wrinkled pages, not uncommon with the very thin India paper. The case has some rubbing to the edges, no bumps or splits. This edition is printed on India Paper, making the full 3 volumes bound into a single volume, only 1 inch thick. The black buckram cloth has the Tolkien design depicting the Numenorean throne with 'Elendil' in tengwar, stamped on upper cover in gilt, silver and green. Mottled black and grey wove endpapers, all edges trimmed and speckled light green. Housed in the original publishers slipcase, only the 1st & 2nd impressions were published with the slipcase. Both maps bound in, and in Near Fine condition, no tears or misfolds. An beautiful early example of this wonderful edition. A wonderful opportunity to add this significant and collectable book to your collection. Other Tolkien books available, include both the UK and US editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, and Signed/Numbered/Limited Editions. Item #2504

Taipei, Taiwan: Bookcase Shop Ltd, 1976. J.R.R. Tolkien. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King, 4th impressions of the Taiwan Edition, in a Custom Black Leather Slipcase. A wonderful and scarce collection of Tolkien's books, the Taiwan Editions, published inJanuary and March 1976 by the Bookcase Shop Ltd, Taipei. Printed by permission of Allen & Unwin, The Hobbit is the 4th printings of the Second Edition, published in March 1976, The Lord of the Rings are all 4th impressions published in January 1976. An unusual four volume hardback set, matched in size and format. One note of significance, The Return of the King shows the slipped type on page 49, but does not have a signature mark '4' on the page. None are priced or clipped. The top edges of the books are slightly dusty, otherwise a bright set of this classic of fantasy literature. The dustjackets all show rubbing with minor color loss to the top of the spine and edges, remarkably clean and bright colors. The Two Towers show a bit of bubbling to the laminate on the dustjacket. Very Good Plus books in Very Good Plus dustjackets. The Lord of the Rings set is all in the original tan cloth, with their original dustjackets. The cloth boards have no gilt stamping except to the spine on each book. The books are all in Very Good Plus condition with the dustjackets in Very Good Plus/Near Fine condition. None of the books have a previous owners name nor any other writing, only light offsetting to the white endpapers. The dustjackets show a very small amount of rubbing, and the colors are very crisp and bright, with a slight amount of fading to the bright colors. The upper rear spine fold of The Hobbits dustjacket show a scrape that has split the dustjacket for approximately 2 inches, and also has a few tears and chips to the edges. Original maps are attached at the rear of the Lord of the Rings books, with a minor conservators clear tape repair at the mounting hinge on the Fellowships map, where the Hobbit has its maps bound into the textblock instead of as endpapers. A custom black leather slipcase stamped with Tolkien's Smaug and Ring & Eye designs, is furnished to house this lovely collection. 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 #2486

London: Harper Collins, 1998. Ted Nasmith. First Thus. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. The Silmarillion, the Myths and Legends of Middle-Earth, published by Harper Collins in 1998. This is the 1st impression of this lovely illustrated edition. This new edition contains 20 full color illustrations specially commissioned from artist Ted Nasmith. J.R.R. Tolkien's account of the Elder Days, the tales of the Silmarillion are legends deriving from a much deeper past, when Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, dwelt in Middle-Earth, and the High Elves made war upon him to recover the Silmarils. Originally published in 1977, 4 years after his death, Christopher Tolkien has gathered together and edited, what he considered his life's work. This book is in Near Fine condition, now housed in a custom faux leather slipcase to help protect this beautiful copy. 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 #2469