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: Harper Collins, 2013. Black Leather. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (All Custom Cases are on Hold at this time. If you are interested in purchasing a Custom Case for your Tolkien Collection, the best idea is to contact David Miller at info@TolkienBookshelf.com and inquire about how to acquire one. This may involve providing the measurements of your book(s) as well as your choice of leather color, and stamping options. Please be aware the Holiday Season may delay shipments till after the New Year.) This open ended slipcase is custom made to house your J.R.R. Tolkien - The History of the Hobbit, published by Harper Collins in 2013. Hand made from the finest acid free bookboard and covered with Black Bonded Leather. Gilt stamped JRRT Monogram to front and rear boards. Each case will house the 1 Volume History of the Hobbit from Harper Collins Publishers. The case features a fully felt lined interior, and covered in black bonded leather. Made from highest quality acid free boards and papers. Please be aware this listing is for the slipcase only, no books are included. Other Tolkien books available, include both the UK and US editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, and Signed/Numbered/Limited Editions. Item #1548

Allen & Unwin. J.R.R. Tolkien. Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (All Custom Cases are on Hold at this time. If you are interested in purchasing a Custom Case for your Tolkien Collection, the best idea is to contact David Miller at info@TolkienBookshelf.com and inquire about how to acquire one. This may involve providing the measurements of your book(s) as well as your choice of leather color, and stamping options. Please be aware the Holiday Season may delay shipments till after the New Year.) This open ended slipcase is custom made to house your J.R.R. Tolkien Collection. Hand made from the finest acid free bookboard and covered with gilt stamped bonded leather. Each case will house the Allen & Unwin or the Houghton Mifflin books, The Adventures of Tom Bombadil or Farmer Giles of Ham 1st Editions. The cases also feature a felt lined interior and silk ribbon pull if desired. Measurements to be provided at time of purchase, so the case will be made to fit your books. Made from highest quality acid free boards and bonded leather. Please be aware this listing is for the slipcase only, no books are included. Inquire if interested. 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 #1481

Allen & Unwin. J.R.R. Tolkien. Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (All Custom Cases are on Hold at this time. If you are interested in purchasing a Custom Case for your Tolkien Collection, the best idea is to contact David Miller at info@TolkienBookshelf.com and inquire about how to acquire one. This may involve providing the measurements of your book(s) as well as your choice of leather color, and stamping options. Please be aware the Holiday Season may delay shipments till after the New Year.) This open ended slipcase is custom made to house your J.R.R. Tolkien - The Lord of the Rings 3 volume collection. Hand made from the finest acid free bookboard and covered with gilt stamped bonded leather. Each case will house the 3 books of the trilogy, the original Allen & Unwin printings of the 1st or 2nd editions, the Houghton Mifflin 1st and 2nd editions, and The Readers Union set. The case also feature a felt lined interior and silk ribbon pull if desired. Measurements to be provided at time of purchase, so the case will be made to fit your set of books. Made from highest quality acid free boards and bonded leather. Please be aware this listing is for the slipcase only, no books are included. Inquire if interested. 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 #1474

London: Allen & Unwin. J.R.R. Tolkien. Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (All Custom Cases are on Hold at this time. If you are interested in purchasing a Custom Case for your Tolkien Collection, the best idea is to contact David Miller at info@TolkienBookshelf.com and inquire about how to acquire one. This may involve providing the measurements of your book(s) as well as your choice of leather color, and stamping options. Please be aware the Holiday Season may delay shipments till after the New Year.) Open ended Custom slipcase to house your UK Allen & Unwin De Luxe Edition of The Lord of the Rings, India Paper Edition. Hand made from the finest acid free bookboard and covered with Black Bonded Leather, features the JRRT Monogram to the back boards, with the Ring & Eye device and Tengwar title and author to the front boards.. Each case will house the original Allen & Unwin India Paper Edition, or the matching De Luxe Edition of The Hobbit. The case also features a felt lined interior. Please be aware this listing is for the slipcase only, no books are included. Inquire if interested. 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 #986

Ace Books. J.R.R. Tolkien. Hard Cover. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. (All Custom Cases are on Hold at this time. If you are interested in purchasing a Custom Case for your Tolkien Collection, the best idea is to contact David Miller at info@TolkienBookshelf.com and inquire about how to acquire one. This may involve providing the measurements of your book(s) as well as your choice of leather color, and stamping options. Please be aware the Holiday Season may delay shipments till after the New Year.) This open ended slipcase is custom made to house your J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings 3 Volume Paperback Collection. Hand made from the finest acid free bookboard and covered with gilt stamped bonded leather. These feature the the Ring and Eye device to the front, with the Tolkien Monogram to the rear. Each case will house 3 books, the original Ace Paperback printings, as well as the Ballantine issues. The case also feature a fully felt lined interior. Measurements to be provided at time of purchase, so the case will be made to fit your set of books. Made from highest quality acid free boards and papers. Please be aware this listing is for the slipcase only, no books are included. Inquire if interested. 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 #1224

London: Allen & Unwin, 1957. Paline Baynes. 1st Edition. Original Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Farmer Giles of Ham, The Rise and Wonderful Adventures of Farmer Giles, Lord of Tame, Count of Worminghall and King of the Little Kingdom, by J.R.R. Tolkien. This is his second major published work, preceded by the Hobbit. Originally published in 1949, this is the 2nd impression of the 1st Edition, published by Allen & Unwin in 1957. A Near Fine book with the only fault a previous owners name & date to front endpaper. The original dustjacket in Near Fine condition with very little wear and tear. The front flap is clipped to the lower corner, the price still remains. The textblock is clean and tight. The topstain is still visible and slightly faded. The dustjacket shows remarkably well for it's age. Virtually no loss, showing some minor rubbing, but complete and whole. Two color plates by Pauline Baynes, as well as being illustrated on almost every page with her lovely line drawings. Highly collectable, this is a very nice copy for any Tolkien fans 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 #2247

New York: Doubleday, 2005. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Fourth Realm Trilogy, Comprised of The Traveler, The Dark River, and The Golden City by John Twelve Hawks. 1st US Edition, published by Doubleday in 2005, 2007, and 2009. All three books are Signed Numbered Limited Edition's with his famous chop stamp and Limitation Number (1 of 777) to each book. A rare opportunity to find all three books in as new condition. Many were damaged in the shipping process for the signing, and show bumped corners, but none of these have any bumps or damage whatsoever. Clean and tight, bright, no markings or previous owners names, in protective mylar. A custom hand marbled paper slipcase will be supplied to house and protect these fabulous books, making a wonderful presentation of this new trilogy that explores a parallel world to our own. As the author 'lives off the grid', there will very likely not be any additional signings of his books. Digital photo's available, inquire if interested. Item #679

London: Allen & Unwin, Unwin Hyman, Harper Collins, 1983. J.R.R. Tolkien. First Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The History of Middle Earth, Volumes 1 - 12. All 1st Impressions with matching original dustjackets. A complete History of Middle Earth, in Twelve Volumes, housed in 3 custom leather slipcases. All 12 volumes are Very Good Plus/Near Fine condition in their matching original dustjackets. Only the lightest of rubbing to the dustjackets, minor edgewear on dustjacket of #4 along with a small closed tear to lower back panel edge. A slight bit of fading to the spine of #5 & #7, none noted to the other dustjackets. No previous owners names in any of the books, except for #5, a small name to front pastedown and date to rear pastedown, where they are hidden by the dustjacket flaps. 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. Two of the 12 volumes, #9 & #10 are price clipped, with one of those, #9, having the Harper Collins price sticker, so it was very likely clipped and repriced from the publisher. Points of issue on the 12 books are as follows: No price on dustjacket #1, #2,and #11. Price on dustjackets #3, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #12. A&U price sticker on #4 and #9. No foxing or offsetting inside any of the books, there is some foxing to the outer edge of the textblock on a couple 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 on #10 and #11, with #12 being significantly 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 #2495

Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin, 2007. J.R.R. Tolkien. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The History of the Hobbit, a 3 volume box set from Houghton Mifflin, 1st US Edition, 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, along with a new edition of the classic work itself. These books and publishers slipcase are all in Near Fine condition. Dustjackets are in a protective mylar jacket, and are not price clipped. No previous owners names or any writing noted. One neatly repaired upper corner of the slipcase, where it was just starting to split. 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 #2545

London: Harper Collins, 1991. J.R.R. Tolkien. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Harper Collins in 1991. This set features a set of the unused drafts of Tolkien artwork for the dustjackets of The Lord of the Rings. The dustjackets are in Near Fine condition with no rubbing or darkening to the spines. The Custom Black Leather slipcase features Smaug on one panel and a large Ring & Eye on the other side, with the JRRT monogram to the rear. This set of books is in Near Fine condition with some minor tanning to the textblock of the books. A later 2nd edition set, with all three Lord of the Rings books being later printings of this edition, while the Hobbit is a 4th printing from 1995. These books feature some of the early drafts of the artwork, by the author, for the original dustjackets of the 1st Editions of The Lord of the Rings that were not used. No previous owners names or any marks to the books, only the dustjacket for The Hobbit has been price clipped. A bright colorful set for the collector. 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 #2548

London: Allen & Unwin, 1984. J.R.R. Tolkien. De Luxe Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Hobbit or There and Back Again, by J.R.R. Tolkien. A beautiful copy of the Allen & Unwin De Luxe Edition of The Hobbit. This copy is the 3rd impression, published in 1984, of the 1st De Luxe Edition of 1976, with the Tolkien line drawings colorized by H. E. Riddett. This book is also housed in it's original publishers box with label. The label is only lightly soiled, no scuffs or damage. One light bump to the upper edge of the box, did not effect the book, a Very Good Plus/Near Fine condition box. Bound in black buckram cloth, with 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 spines. A very nice Near Fine copy for the collector. No names, writing or faults noted in the book. Maps are bound in, rather than used as the endpapers. The case has done its job and protected the book very well over the years. Overall a Near Fine copy of this wonderful book, housed in it's original publishers box. 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 #2541

London: Book Club Associates, 1971. Pauline Baynes. First Thus. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. First Thus UK One Volume Hardback Edition, published by the Book Club Associates in 1971. Bound in the publishers red cloth with gilt titles to the spine. Lacking the Allen & Unwin addresses on the final two pages, very likely a 1st State variant with the red cloth covering. A Near Fine copy of an extremely collectable book. The unpriced dustjacket features the Illustrations by Pauline Baynes, showing 2 of 3 panels of the 'Triptych' artwork originally painted by Pauline Baynes for the slipcase of the 1963 Deluxe Edition and later used on the one volume paperback edition released in 1968. No previous owner names or any other writing. The book shows only the slightest of rubbing to the edges, a slight bit of fading to the light yellow background color on the spine, but no fading to the orange lettering on the spine. A clean bright beautiful copy for the collector, now protected in a red leather 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, and Signed/Numbered/Limited Editions. Near Fine / Near Fine. Item #2383