Unfinished Tales of Numenor and Middle Earth, Edited By Christopher Tolkien, in Custom Leather Slipcase
London: Allen & Unwin, 1980. Christoper Tolkien. 1st Edition, Hobbits, Lord of the Rings, Original Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Unfinished Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien. Edited with introduction, commentary, index and maps by Christopher Tolkien. Published by George Allen & Unwin in 1980, this is a 1st Edition 1st impression. 472 pages with foldout map of Middle-Earth, no tears or misfolds noted. Publisher's maroon cloth in 1st State, unpriced and unclipped dustjacket, with George Allen & Unwin price sticker to lower corner of front flap. Very Good Plus with some minor to top rear flap fold area, otherwise Near Fine. No fading to the blue lettering on the spine, as usually found. Maroon topstain clean and unfaded. First UK Edition, First Printing, housed in a custom leather slipcase, featuring a gilt stamped design representing a Numenorean Helmet, from the drawing by J.R.R. Tolkien. 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 no previous owner's names or other writing 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 #2123