London: Harper Collins, 1992. First Thus. Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Silmarillion, by J.R.R. Tolkien. This copy is the 2nd printing of the 1977 UK 1st Edition of the Silmarillion, issued in a trimmed down Harper Collins dustjwrapper, to use up the remaining A&U stock. So this copy is considered the "converted" issue of 1992 UK Centenary Edition published in 1992 by Harper Collins publishers. A lovely Near Fine dustjacket featuring John Howe's illustration, on the unclipped dustjacket. The book is in Near Fine condition, with no previous owners name, or any other writing or marks. No bumped corners noted, nor any stains to the blue covers, gilt bright and shiny. The edges of the textblock are clean and white, with the dark blue topstain a bit dusty but not faded or marked. A very clean and bright dustjacket, with no fading or tanning. Only the most minor of rubbing to the edges, no loss to the gold with black runes on the top and bottom edges. The dustjacket is in Near Fine condition, with no fading to the red lettering on the spine, as frequently found. A wonderful copy of J.R.R. Tolkien's lifetime work containing his account of the mythology of Middle-earth, edited by his son, Christopher Tolkien. The map of Beleriand and the Lands to the North appears as a group of five printed pages, and is printed in black only. An extremely collectable copy, housed in a custom black leather slipcase, gilt stamped with Tolkien's device representing Luthien Tinuviel , and Tolkien's Centenary device on the covers of the black leather. Any questions, please feel free to ask. 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 #2297

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1980. Christoper Tolkien. First Edition. Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Unfinished Tales of Numenor and Middle Earth, 1st US Edition, 1st Impression. Edited with introduction, commentary, index and maps by Christopher Tolkien. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston 1980. 472 pages with extendable map of Middle-Earth. Publisher's cloth in non-price clipped dustjacket. Near Fine with no fading to the spine and some minor rubbing at the top of the spine. The book is clean & bright with no bumped corners. Top stain unfaded and unmarked, clean and bright. First American Edition, First Printing, A collection of narratives ranging in time from the Elder Days of Middle-earth to the end of the War of the Ring. Compiled from Tolkiens works left over after the publication of the Silmarillion. This book has a no writing or previous owners names. Custom leather slipcase to house and protect this wonderful 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 #2295

Boston: Houghton Mifflin. J.R.R. Tolkien. Second Edition. Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. First published by Houghton Mifflin in December 1978, these are Second Editions, later 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 boards feature Tolkiens original "Ring & Eye" device stamped in various colors. The light cream colored dustjackets feature the facsimile J.R.R. Tolkien Signature. Makes a fantastic looking set. The books are all in Near Fine condition, with original Near Fine dustjackets, showing no fading to the cream colored spine, as often found. No names or writing or foxing whatsoever to the books. The dustjackets show no rubbing and virtually no wear to the edges. Dustjackets are unpriced and are not clipped, and they do have the blindstamp on the rear boards, meaning these are the Book Club Edition. The tops of the books are unmarked and clean, not dusty. The endpapers of the books are clean and bright with no previous owners names or any other writing. The set is housed in a black leather slipcase with Tolkiens Ring & Eye device, with Tengwar titles and author, the JRRT Monogram to the reverse side. Original maps are attached at the rear pastedown, in Fine condition, with no tears or extra folds to the maps. 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 #2293

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1965. 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, 1965 Second Editions, 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 Tolkiens 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 Very Good Plus dustjackets. No names or writing or foxing whatsoever to the books. The dustjackets show slight wear to the tops of the spines, with some slight chipping and color loss. The spines are only slightly faded 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 Near Fine condition lacking the fading and chipping to the edges of the black paper covering as is the norm. Original maps are attached at the rear, 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 #2285

London: Harper Collins, 2019. Alan Lee. First Edition. Hard Cover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. First edition, first impression, signed by the author/illustrator Alan Lee. This richly illustrated book celebrates in words and pictures the beautiful work that award-winning artist Alan Lee produced for J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, and includes dozens of brand-new paintings and pencil drawings exploring the world of Bilbo Baggins. Since The Hobbit was first published in 1937, generations of readers have fallen under its spell. That magic was reignited sixty years later, when Alan Lee was commissioned to produce a special illustrated edition, and his delicate pencil drawings and beautiful watercolour paintings have become for many the definitive vision of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. In this sumptuous, large-format hardback Alan Lee reveals in pictures and in words how he created these images, which would prove so powerful, matching perfectly with Tolkien's own vision, that they would eventually define the look of Peter Jackson's film adaptations and earn Alan a coveted Academy Award. The Hobbit Sketchbook is filled with more than 100 of his sketches and early conceptual pieces that reveal how the project progressed from idea to finished art. It also contains a wealth of brand-new full-colour paintings and sketches drawn specially for this book, which unlock the secrets of how Alan creates his own magic and provide a fascinating insight into the imagination of the man who breathed new life into Tolkien's vision. 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 #2283

London: Readers Union, 1960. J.R.R. Tolkien. First Edition. Original Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A beautiful set of this unusual presentation of Tolkien's trilogy. Not for sale to the general public, limited to members of the Readers Union only. A First Edition set published by the Readers Union in 1960 with the permission of George Allen & Unwin Ltd, London. The books are in Fine condition, with no names, writing, and no foxing or offsetting to the endpapers. Housed in the original dustjackets, all are Fine, without any loss, tanning or soiling. None of the dustjackets are price clipped, showing no edgewear or tanning. Very likely the cleanest, nicest set you will ever find. All maps are tipped in at the rear, and in excellent condition. No tears or extra folds, some slight browning to the folds as is so often seen. This is the set that features a line drawing by an unnamed artist for Readers Union of 'Sauron's Eye'. The only set of the UK 1st Editions to have this particular and very unusual dustjacket. Scarce in this Fine condition. Includes a custom slipcase for display and protection of these beautiful 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 #2279

Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin, 2007. J.R.R. Tolkien. 1st Edition, Hobbits, Lord of the Rings, Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The History of the Hobbit, a 3 volume set from Houghton Mifflin with the Hobbit being a 75th Anniversary Edition from Houghton Mifflin. The two History of the Hobbit books are the 1st impression of 2007. A beautiful set of the definitive examination of how Tolkien came to write his original masterpiece, including the complete unpublished draft and little-known illustrations and unpublished maps, along with the 75th Anniversary Edition of the classic work itself. These books are in Near Fine condition, with no previous owners name or any other writing in the books. Dustjackets are in a protective mylar jacket, with none of the books price clipped. The books are housed in a custom full leather slipcase w/ribbon pull, stamped with Hanging Dragon version of Tolkien's Dragon. 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 #2275

London: Allen & Unwin, 1962. J.R.R. Tolkien. First Edition. Original Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. Comprised of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. Published by George Allen & Unwin, 1962 1st Editions, 12th imp/9th imp/9th imp. An original and lovely set of first editions of this classic of fantasy literature. The books are housed in the original publishers slipcase, showing some wear and rubbing to the edges, with a little soiling and fading to the label and the exterior of the box, which appears it may have been painted at some point in the past. The books are in Near Fine/Very Good Plus condition, with no previous owners name or writing to the exceptionally clean and bright endpaper of each volume. The exterior cloth is clean and bright, with a few light dampstains to the Two Towers, the rest show no stains to the nice bright red cloth, with the gilt untarnished and bright. The books are clean and tight, and the maps are attached in each volume, and show no extra folds or tears. The Fellowship has a burn mark to the upper edge of the textblock, effects the last four pages, but doesn't exceed a couple mm's in depth. The original dustjackets are complete and the correct impression for the books. The dj's are in Very Good condition with some rubbing and edgewear, with some loss, mostly to the tips of the spine and fold areas. The dustjackets show considerable tanning but no fading to the spines. The entry edges of the slipcase show some wear along with a short split to the upper entry corners, but it has protected the books very well for almost 60 years. 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 #2272

Boston, New York, London: Houghton Mifflin, 1992. Alan Lee. First Thus. Hard Cover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Comprised of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1992, a three volume set housed in a dark blue leather custom slipcase featuring the Centenary Logo stamped in silver to the sides . The books feature Alan Lee's Illustrations that were commissioned to celebrate the Centenary of Tolkiens Birth. Only one printing of this lovely set was ever published. All three of these books have the date under the publisher on the title page, a Houghton Mifflin point for the 1st printings, as well as the full numberline 1 thru 10 on the verso of the title page. 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. All dustjackets in Very Good condition with a bit of rubbing to the silver band mainly at the fold areas. The is also a repaired tear on the Two Towers spine fold area, shown in photos. A very uncommon and hard to find set. A beautiful unmarked 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 custom dark blue leather slipcase featuring the Centenary Logo in silver stamped to both side panels. 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 #2270

London: Harper Collins, 2007. J.R.R. Tolkien. 1st Edition, Hobbits, Lord of the Rings, Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The History of the Hobbit, a 3 volume box set from Harper Collins with the Hobbit being a later impression 70th Anniversary Edition. The two History of the Hobbit books are the 1st impression of 2007. A beautiful boxed set of the definitive examination of how Tolkien came to write his original masterpiece, including the complete unpublished draft and little-known illustrations and unpublished maps. These books are in Near Fine condition. Dustjackets are in a protective mylar jacket, and are not price clipped. No previous owners names or any writing noted. The books are housed in a custom full black leather slipcase w/ribbon pull, stamped with a different version of Tolkien's Dragon, featured on the Title page of the two History of the Hobbit 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 #2261

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1965. J.R.R. Tolkien. Second Edition. Original Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Houghton Mifflin, 1965 Second Editions, 12th/11th/11th impressions . An exceptionally clean and bright set of this classic of fantasy literature. The set is in original cloth with unpriced dustjackets, now in removable archival protectors. The black cloth boards feature Tolkiens 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, showing almost no fading to the spines, no chipping or color loss, extraordinarly nice condition. No names or writing or foxing whatsoever to the books. Dustjackets are not priced or clipped, all three of the books do not have the blindstamp on the rear boards, meaning these are the book club edition dustjackets, along with the original trade edition. The topstain on the books is unmarked and clean, slightly darkened and a bit faded. The set is housed in a custom red leather slipcase with Tolkien Ring & Eye design with Tengwar Title & Author to the front, the JRRT Monogram to the rear. Original maps are attached at the rear, in Near Fine condition, no extra folds or tears, no markings to any of the maps. 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 #2256

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1981. J.R.R. Tolkien. First Thus. Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Houghton Mifflin , 1981 1st Thus, Second US Edition, The Silver Anniversary Edition issued to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the release of the Lord of the Rings in 1954. Delayed until 1981, a beautiful design of silver faux leather with red mountains on the spine. This set is in Very Good Plus condition, no fading to the red design on the spines, but does show some rubbing to the spines, mainly to the upper edges, with a tiny split to the Return, and some rubbing to the lower part of the designs on the spines. The custom black bonded leather slipcase is stamped in silver, featuring the Ring & Eye device, along with title and author in Tengwar script. The JRRT Mongram to the back panel. The text block is clean, bright, and tight with no previous owners names, no other writing or markings noted. These are a highly collectible set and present beautifully. 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 #2248