Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1965. J.R.R. Tolkien. Second Edition. Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Houghton Mifflin, 1965 Second Editions, 11th/10th/10th impressions . An exceptionally clean and bright set of this classic of fantasy literature. The set is in original cloth with the original dustjackets which are not priced or clipped, 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 clean bright pages, basically no faults. The matching Very Good Plus dustjackets show some minor edgewear with a small amount of rubbing to fold line areas. The colors and lettering to the spines are only slightly faded, much better than the norm. No names or writing or foxing whatsoever to the books. The book have the blindstamp on the rear boards, meaning these are the book club edition. The topstain on the books is unmarked and clean, and a bit darkened, particullarly the Fellowship. The set is housed in the original publishers slipcase with the label to the front. Original maps are attached at the rear, with no extra folds, no extra folds or tears noted. 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 #2158

London: Allen & Unwin, 1961. 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 1961. The book is in Near Fine condition, with no soiling or wear at all. A couple of lightly bumped corners, with a bit of fading to the spine and lower edges where sunlight has penetrated thru (or over) the white portions of the dustjacket. No previous owners name nor any other writing, foxing, or offsetting noted. The boards are the original green cloth with dark blue stamping of Tolkien's own Mountains and Dragon design The title verso has the full printing history up to this twelfth impression of 1961. The original dustjacket is correctly marked the 12th impression, and would appear to be the original as both book and dustjacket are remarkably well preserved. The dustjacket is price clipped and in Very Good Plus condition, with only the most minor of rubbing to the edges and tips of the flap folds, and with a bit of loss to the upper spine fold areas where there are two chips/tears with some minor color loss. Colors are bright but slightly soiled, with some darkening of the spine. Edges of the text block are only lightly soiled and unfoxed. A custom leather slipcase to house this lovely edition is provided, featuring the Mountains and Dragon design as found on the UK cover, to house and protect this classic. Additional digital images are 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 #2148

New York: Arthur A. Levine/Scholastic Press, 1998. Mary GrandPré. First Edition. Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Harry Potter - Full 7 Volume Set 1st US Edition, 2 Copies Signed By Author. The complete US set of seven books in the iconic Harry Potter series, with #2 & #3 signed by the author. All are first edition, first printing/impression in Near Fine condition. Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone (1998), Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets (1999), Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999), Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire (2000), Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (2003), Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince (2005), and Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows (2007). These seven books, combined, constitute the best selling book series in history. None of the books are price clipped, none have any tears or wear to the edges. No chips, one minor stain at the top of the spine on the inside of the dj of the Sorcerer's Stone. No rubbing, no foxing, a previous owners name and phone number to front pastedown of The Chamber of Secrets, no other writing, no bookplates, no stamps. No bumps to the boards and no spine lean. The text block is bound upside down in Volume 4. Complete number lines beginning with 1 in each volume. The Sorcerer's Stone is the 1st State book and dustjacket, with the points of full number line, the Guardian Review on the rear of the dustjacket, the code of 51695 just above the bar code on the rear panel, no #1 on the jacket spine, and raised gilt foil title to front panel of dustjacket. The boards are in Near Fine condition with the purple cross hatch and red quarter cloth boards. Only the lightest of a damp stain to the top of the spine, small transfer to rear of dustjacket. Price of $16.95 to the front flap. All the points for the true 1st Edition 1st printing 1st State book and dustjacket. The Chamber of Secrets also has the 1st State dustjacket, lacking the Year #2 to the top of the spine, full number line 10 - 1, and is signed to the title page by J. K. Rowling. Both signed copies were signed at the Hobbit Hall Books store in Roswell, Georgia. The Prisoner of Azkaban is also signed by the author, the two signed copies have a small gold sticker to the rear of the dustjackets, that state "Hobbit Hall Books", where they were signed. The last four books are all Near Fine in matching dustjackets, with full number line 10 - 1, with Book Number 4 being bound upside down. No other faults noted to the books. A highly collectable set of these classics. Housed in a pair of custom black leather slipcases with author, title, and a lightning bolt devices stamped in gold to the front panels, and the lightning bolt to the rear. Digital photo's available, inquire if interested. We specialize in Tolkien books, so not often we have a significant signed set like this available. Item #2144

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1977. 1st Edition, Hobbits, Lord of the Rings, Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Silmarillion, by J.R.R. Tolkien. This is the 1st printing of the 1st US Edition published in 1977 by Houghton Mifflin. It has the 1st State point of 'Father' Giles of Ham listed in the books by J.R.R. Tolkien. The book is in Near Fine condition, with no names, writing or marks at all. A very clean and bright dustjacket, with no fading, or tanning to the spine. Only the most minor of rubbing, mainly to the top edge and folds. No fading or soiling, the dustjacket is in Near Fine condition, and it is not price clipped. The book does not have a blind stamp, so this is a true 1st Edition, not the Book Club Edition. 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 fold-out map, and is printed in black and red, no tears or extra folds noted. Maroon topstain is bright and unfaded. An extremely collectable copy, housed in a custom black leather slipcase, gilt stamped with one of Tolkien's Heraldic devices and his JRRT Monogram to the covers of 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 #2142

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1967. J.R.R. Tolkien. First Thus. Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, 2nd US Edition, 1st Impression Set in Custom Black Leather Slipcase. Published by Houghton Mifflin , 1967 Second Editions, 1st impressions with date on Title Page to all three volumes, stated "First Printing W" on title verso. A clean and bright set of this classic of fantasy literature. The set is in original cloth with original dustjackets showing some minor wear along the edges and a spot of color loss on the back of the dustjacket of The Fellowship. The black cloth boards feature Tolkiens original "Ring & Eye" device stamped in various colors, matching the original topstain, very faded and mottled, and dustjacket colors of each book. The set of books are all Very Good, with some fading to the spines and cloth, with the bindings a bit loose . Neat previous owners name (same) to front free endpaper, no other writing noted. Some light wear at the edges of the dustjackets, and the slight fading of the spines is evident, along with the previously mentioned rubs. Dustjackets are not price clipped and show the correct $6.00 price on each, and are now housed in archival protectors. Maps are still attached in all three books, and show a minor tear on The Two Towers map at the mounting hinge, no other tears or misfolds noted. A lovely set, significant for the collector, being the 1st impression 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 #2136

London: Unwin Hyman, 1990. J.R.R. Tolkien. De Luxe Edition. Buckram. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Hobbit or There and Back Again, by J.R.R. Tolkien. A beautiful copy of the Unwin Hyman De Luxe Edition of The Hobbit, still has the Allen & Unwin title page. This copy is the 5th impression, published in 1990, of the 1st De Luxe Edition of 1976, with the Tolkien line drawings colorized by H. E. Riddett. This book is also housed in the original publishers slipcase as issued. Bound in black buckram cloth, with elaborate gilt artwork on the front boards of Tolkien's 'Green Dragon" gilt stamped in red, silver & gold. Gilt ruled compartments with Title, Author, and publisher on the spine. An exceptional copy for the collector. No names, writing or faults noted in the book. One small spot on the back cover shown in final photo. Maps are used as the endpapers, as in the original publication. Overall a Near Fine copy of this wonderful book, housed in it's publishers slipcase. Digital photo's available, inquire if interested. Other Tolkien books available, include both the UK and US editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, Limited Editions, and odd bits of ephemera are available. Item #2125

London: Allen & Unwin/Unwin Hyman/Harper Collins, 1983. J.R.R. Tolkien. First Edition. Original Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The History of Middle Earth, Volumes 1 - 12. All 1st Impressions with Custom Slipcases A complete History of Middle Earth, in Twelve Volumes, housed in 3 custom leather slipcases. All 12 volumes are Near Fine in Near Fine dustjackets. Only the lightest of rubbing to the dustjackets, no chipping or tears, a bit more edgewear to book #4. An outstanding set for the collector. Allen and Unwin first printings of the first 4 volumes, Unwin Hyman first printings of the second 4 volumes, and Harper Collins first printings of the final 4 volumes. Only #3 and #4 of the 12 volumes are price clipped. Points of issue on the 12 books are as follows: No price on dustjacket #2, #7, #9, & #11. Price on dustjackets #5, #6, #8, #10, & #12. A&U price sticker on #1. No names or writing in any of the books. No foxing or offsetting inside any of the books, there is some foxing to the outer edge of the textblock on a number of the books. The first four books, published by Allen & Unwin have the topstain on the top edge. The final 3 volumes have the lightest toning to the edges of the text block, with #12 being more toned as so often found. Edited by Christopher Tolkien from his father's manuscripts, detailing the evolution of Tolkien's life long works dealing with Middle Earth. Custom black leather covered slipcases to house and protect 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 #2119

London: Allen & Unwin, 1983. First Edition. Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Monsters and the Critics and Other Essays by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published in 1983 by George Allen & Unwin, the First UK Edition and First Printing. A Near Fine book, with unmarked boards, no bumped corners, with no previous owners name, no other writing or marks noted. The dustjacket is in Near Fine condition, with no fading to the spine, minor rubbing and no wear to the edges. This book is comprised of a number of essays, written by J.R.R. Tolkien, on philological and philosophical subjects. They were presented as formal lectures and some have appeared in scholarly journals. From the blurb, 'a lively and challenging collection of pieces dealing for the most part with medieval literature but including such topics as the invention of languages (his "secret vice"), the justification of fairy stories, and the tandem development of the English and Welsh languages. The book closes with Tolkiens's farewell to professorship five years after the publication of The Lord of the Rings.' Digital photo's available, inquire if interested. A custom blue leather slipcase, felt lined with a ribbon pull, and stamped with the Tolkien Monogram to front and rear boards of the case, is provided to house and protect this wonderful book. Other Tolkien books available, include both the UK and US editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, and Signed/Numbered/Limited Editions. Item #2099

London: Harper Collins, 2002. J.R.R. Tolkien. Limited. Quarter Leather. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien. Harper Collins Publishers, the 1st printing of the 2002 Deluxe Limited Edition. Quarter Bound in Black Leather with Gilt title, Author, Publisher and Tolkien Monogram to the spine. Matching in size and design the Harper Collins Limited Editions of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The History of Middle Earth Series. Has the large heraldic device Tolkien designed to represent Luthien Tinuviel gilt stamped on the front boards. Housed in original publishers slipcase with the same design gilt stamped to the exterior. All edges gilded without any markings or rubs, unblemished. A beautiful example of the Limited Deluxe edition in unread 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 #2078

U.S.A. Houghton Mifflin, 1983. First Edition. Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Finn and Hengest, The Fragment and the Episode, by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Alan Bliss. Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1983, this is the First American Edition, 1st Impression. From the blurb, Tolkien's 'most significant contribution to Anglo-Saxon studies is to be found in his lectures on the story of Finn and Hengest, two fifth-century heroes in northern Europe. The story is told in two Old English poems, Beowulf and The Fight at Finnesburg, but told so obscurely and allusively that its interpretation has been a matter of controversy for more than a hundred years. As elucidated by Tolkien the story is a classic tragedy of divided loyalties, of vengeance, blood and death; it had the added interest that the Hengest who plays the leading role in it was very probably the Hengest who led the first Germanic invasion of Britain, and that the events it describes immediately preceded that first invasion.' 'It was Professor Tolkien's own wish that the preparation for publication of his work on Finn and Hengest should be undertaken by Alan Bliss, who studied under him from 1946 to 1948. From three separate sets of lecture notes, ranging in date from before 1930 to after 1960 Professor Bliss has pieced together a coherent statement of Tolkien's latest views expressed entirely in his own words.' The book and dustjacket are both in Near Fine condition, no names, marks, or writing noted. No foxing or offsetting, with the text block clean and bright. A lovely copy for the Tolkien collector, very 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 #2038

Allen & Unwin, 1963. J.R.R. Tolkien. First Edition. Original Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by George Allen & Unwin, an early 1960's set of the UK 1st Editions. The Fellowship of the Ring is a 13th impression published in 1963. The Two Towers is an 10h impression published in 1963. The Return of the King is a 9th impression published in 1962. An exceptionally well preserved set of first editions of this classic of fantasy literature. The set is housed in the original publishers off white slipcase with the label on one side. The slipcase shows some water marks to the top and the surrounding edges, no bumps to the corners, very nice and bright condition, only very lightly soiled other than the damp stains. It has done a wonderful job and protected the books from almost any damage. The Fellowship shows a damp stain to the top of the spine, a small ink spot midway down, and some darkening to the spine of the book from the damp stain. Same previous owners name to the front pastedown of all three books, no other marks or writing to the books. No signs of foxing or offsetting in any of the books, or to the outer edges of the textblocks. Overall this set is in Very Good Plus condition, light soiling to the dustjackets, mostly to the spines, with minor rubbing and tiny bits of loss to the fold areas, a couple small closed tears to the spine folds on the Fellowship, no fading to the lettering. The text block is clean and bright. The red topstain is clean, without any spotting or fading. The exterior cloth is extremely clean, with the gilt slightly tarnished and bright, a bit more tarnished due to damp stain on The Fellowship. The books are still clean and tight, and the maps are attached, and in excellent condition, no extra folds or tears noted, a couple of small tears neatly repaired to the mounting edges of The Two Towers and Return of the King. The dustjackets are in great shape with only minor chips or tears to the edges, except the previously mentioned closed tears to the Fellowship. None are price clipped and are the original and correct impression for all three books. A beautiful First Edition set, still housed in the original Publishers Slipcase. A fabulous set for the collector, difficult 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 #2022

London: Readers Union, 1960. J.R.R. Tolkien. First Edition. Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. 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. Published by the Readers Union in 1960 with the permission of George Allen & Unwin Ltd, London. The books are in Near Fine condition, with no names or writing, and a slight amount of offsetting to the endpapers. Housed in the original dustjackets, all are Very Good Plus condition, having a bit of loss to the top and bottom of the spine ends, and the corners of the fold areas, a couple of closed tears. Previous owner has used clear tape on the back of the dustjacket to reinforce and stop any further damage to the fragile dustjackets. one of the dustjackets are price clipped, and they show a bit of light tanning to the spines. These unusual dustjackets are in Very Good Plus condition, and show beautifully. All maps are tipped in at the rear, and in excellent condition, no tears or misfolds noted. This set features a line drawing by an unnamed artist for The Readers Union, of 'Sauron's Eye'. The only set to have this particular and very unusual dustjacket. Scarce in this lovely condition. Includes a custom leather slipcase with gold foil stamping 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 #1996

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