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 #3 along with a scratch down the front panel. A slight bit of fading to the spine of #5, none noted to the other dustjackets. No previous owners names in any of the books, except for #5, which has a small stamp to front pastedown at the very bottom of the gutter. 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. One of the 12 volumes, #4 is price clipped. Points of issue on the 12 books are as follows: No price on dustjacket #1, #2,#7, and #9. Price on dustjackets #3, #5, #6, #8,#10, #11, and #12. No names or writing in any of the books, except the small stamp in #5. No foxing or offsetting inside any of the books, there is some very light 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 #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. Near Fine / Near Fine. Item #2746

Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin, 2001. Pierre Vinet. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien, Film Tie-In Edition, originally published by Houghton Mifflin in September 2001. Second Edition, unknown impressions, in their original Publishers Slipcase still sealed in shrinkwrap, featuring illustrations from the Jackson films, by Pierre Vinet . An exceptionally clean and bright set of this classic of fantasy literature. The set is still sealed in publishers shrinkwrap, so the books are assumed to be the same as normally found, in original cloth with the original priced dustjackets. The black cloth boards feature Tolkien's original "Ring & Eye" device stamped in Silver and Copper. Makes a fantastic looking set. The books are all in As New condition, with the original As New dustjackets, without any wear and tear noted. No names or writing or foxing whatsoever to the books. The edges of the books are unmarked and clean, not foxed. The set is housed in the original publishers slipcase with no rubbing to the edges and no scuffs on the top and bottom. Original maps are attached at the rear free endpaper in Fine condition, with no extra folds or tears noted. Photos of the interior of the books are from a identical set, just opened and not sealed as this set is. 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 #2709

London, Sydney, Wellington: Unwin Hyman, 1990. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, One Volume Edition with the Index and Appendices, published by Unwin Hyman in 1988. This is the 3rd impression (1990) of this lovely edition, featuring the dustjacket artwork by Roger Garland. The dustjacket is price clipped to the lower corner of the front flap. A Near Fine copy of the book, in a New Custom Dark Blue Leather Slipcase. This edition is a bit unusual and quite hard to find, especially in this lovely condition. The book is bound in blue cloth with gilt lettering to the spine, and features a navy blue silk ribbon marker. The book is in Near Fine condition, basically no faults. No previous owners names or any other writing noted. The 1st impressions were issued without any maps, which were reinstated in the last two impressions, and are spread over the last seven pages of the book. An excellent example of this wonderful edition, hard to find as likely limited in numbers issued by Unwin Hyman. 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 #2691

London: Folio Society, 1990. Ingahild Grathmer & Drawn By Eric Fraser. First Thus. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. A beautiful, Very Good Plus, 1st impression set of the second style of binding issued by the Folio Society in 1990. They are illustrated by Ingahild Grathmer and redrawn by Eric Fraser. Printed in Great Britain, set in Barbou with Libra Display type, bound in full "Elephant-Hide" at the Bath Press in Avon. This binding features the "Seven (Silver) Rings for the Dwarf-lords", within "Three (Gold) Rings for the Elven-kings", surrounded by "Nine (Red) Rings for Mortal Men", encompassed by the "One Ring" (Gold) "to rule them all". Wonderful symbology, and beautiful execution to form the gilt design for the front boards of each book. Topstain in a dark 'blood red' color. This set of books shows some light tanning to the spines, along with a residue ring on the back of the Fellowship, otherwise clean and tight. Housed in the original publishers slipcase that is in Near Fine condition with some light general rubbing. A beautiful set, 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 #2713

London: Allen & Unwin, 1960. 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 1961, these books are middle impressions of the 1st UK Edition, originally published in 1954/1954/1955 respectively. The Fellowship of the Rings is a stated 8th impression, but actually a 9th impression published in 1960 (printers error), in its correct unclipped 9th impression dustjacket. The Two Towers is an 9th impression published in 1962, in its original 9th impression dustjacket. The Return of the King is an 8th impression published in 1961, also in its original 8th impression dustjacket. All three books have their original dustjackets which are in Very Good Plus/Near Fine condition showing some light soiling with a few minor chips to the edges, and only very lightly tanned to the spine.There are a few tape ghosts to The Two Towers and Return of the King flaps and endpapers, but none to The Fellowship. The books are in Near Fine condition without any offsetting to the endpapers. The red cloth boards show very well, a bit of damp staining to the Two Towers, a couple of the books have dulled or tarnished gilt to the spines. No previous owners name or writing in any of the books. Each book has it's own original foldout map tipped in at the rear, and all are in excellent condition with no tears or extra folds noted. A custom red leather slipcase, featuring Tolkien's Ring & Eye design along with the White Tree of Gondor, plus the Tolkien monogram to the rear, 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. Very Good Plus / Very Good Plus. Item #2569

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1959. J.R.R. Tolkien. 1st Edition. 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 Houghton Mifflin in 1959-1961. A lovely set consisting of the 9th impression of 1960 for The Fellowship of the Ring, the 6th impression of 1959 for The Two Towers, and the 8th impression of 1961 for The Return of the King. These books and dustjackets are all in Near Fine/Very Good Plus condition, with some scuffs and edgewear, mainly to the spines of the books. No foxing or offsetting to the text block or endpapers. Neat previous owner's name to the front free endpaper of The Two Towers, no other writing in any of the books. None of the dustjackets are price clipped, all show the original $5.00 price, except the Fellowship which was unpriced until 11th or 12 impression. All maps are mounted in the rear as issued, in Fine condition with no tears or misfolds. A beautiful, tight, bright set still shows a hint of the yellow topstain, with the top edges being a bit dusty. Not many sets in this lovely condition anymore. A custom slipcase, covered with red leather gilt stamped featuring Tolkien's own Ring & Eye design along with The White Tree of Gondor stamped to the front and rear panels, and the JRRT Monogram to the rear, providing protection and as a beautiful display of this highly collectable set. 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 #2722

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1978. J.R.R. Tolkien. Second Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. First Thus, the Trade Edition, published by Houghton Mifflin in May1978, Second Editions, 16th/15th/15th 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 endpapers to each book. The light cream colored dustjackets and slipcase feature the facsimile J.R.R. Tolkien Signature, dustjackets show some light fading to the spines, but no chips or loss to the edges. Makes a fantastic looking set. The books are all in Near Fine condition, with original Near Fine dustjackets, showing some light fading to the cream colored spines. No names or writing or foxing whatsoever to the books. The dustjackets show no rubbing or wear to the tops of the spine as so often found. The red letters on the spines are slightly faded, as is the norm. Dustjackets are unpriced and not clipped, and all have the blindstamp on the rear boards, meaning these are the Book Club Edition, not the trade edition. The topstain on the books is unmarked and clean, not faded. The set is housed in the original publishers slipcase with a little minor rubbing to the edges along with no soiling to the light colored slipcase. Original maps are attached at the rear pastedown, in Fine condition, with no extra folds and one neatly repaired tear to the mounting edge of The Two Towers. 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 #2723

New York: Ace Books, 1965. Jack Gaughan. 1st Edition. Soft cover. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. The infamous Ace Books "pirated edition" from 1965. The opening salvo of the "War over Middle- Earth". A lovely Very Good Plus matched set of this notorious edition. This is the only paperback 'Lord of the Rings' to be printed based on later printings of the 1st Edition. All others were based on the revised editions. Houghton Mifflin, seemed to have been in technical violation of the law by having imported too many copies printed by Allen & Unwin. Ace Books took notice of the sales and overseas production of the books, (which are marked, 'Printed in Great Britain'), determined that LotR's had fallen into the public domain in the United States, and launched their own edition in spring 1965. {Hammond and Anderson, pg 104} So to secure their American copyright, Tolkien was asked to submit new material to create a new Edition, and so secure their copyright beyond question. Tolkien conducted a personal campaign against Ace Books in letters to his American fans. The "War over Middle-earth' was fought in the popular press, with the publicity contributing to increased sales and popularity. Within a year, Ace gave in to public pressure. They agreed to print no more copies, and they negotiated royalties to be paid to Tolkien. This set of books has a bit of tanning to the pages, much less than the norm, from the highly acidic paper, and very light creasing to the spines and some bends and folds to the covers, mostly on The Return of the King. Minor amount of rubbing to the exteriors, with the covers very bright and clean, slightly more to the spine corners on The Return of the King. No previous owners names in any of the books and no other marks or writing noted. A custom red leather slipcase featuring Tolkien's Ring and Eye device on the front, with his JRRT monogram gilt stamped on the back. Makes for a beautiful presentation of these classic 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 #2731

London: Allen & Unwin, 1965. 1st Edition. 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 1965, these books are later impressions of the 1st UK Edition, originally published in 1954/1954/1955 respectively. The Fellowship of the Rings is a 14th impression published in 1965, in its correct Fourteenth Impression dustjacket. The Two Towers is an 11th impression published in 1965, in correct Eleventh Impression dustjacket. The Return of the King is also an 11th impression published in 1965, in it's Eleventh Impression dustjacket. The dustjackets are all in Very Good Plus condition showing some light rubbing and a bit of damp staining to the covers of The Fellowship, along with a bit of tanning to the spines. The dustjackets show a small amount of wear to the edges of the fold areas. The is also a piece of clear tape to a closed tear to the front panel of The Fellowship. The books are in Very Good Plus condition with no offsetting or foxing, with the same previous owners bookplate to all of the books, and no other markings. None of the books are price clipped. The red boards on all three books are clean and bright, with the Fellowship showing the damp stains. The gilt to the all three books is clean and bright. 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. Red topstain is bright and a bit spot faded on all three books. A custom red leather slipcase, with a ribbon pull, featuring Tolkien's own Ring & Eye and The White Tree of Gondor to the side boards, and the JRRT monogram to the back. 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 #2560

London: Harper Collins, 2008. Alan Lee. First Thus. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Tales From The Perilous Realm, by J.R.R. Tolkien. A UK De Luxe Edition, First Impression published by Harper Collins in 2008. Printed and bound by Clays Ltd, St Ives plc in Great Britain. This book is in Very Good Plus condition, still very tight, appears to be unread. The upper front corner of the book is bumped, and the spine shows a bit of fading from sun exposure. The slipcase shows the same fading from sun exposure to the entry edges but not the rest of the slipcase. 'The definitive collection of five classic tales, written with the same skill, quality and hallmarks that made The Hobbit a beloved classic, with many exclusive features: This new collection draws together for the first time Roverandom, Farmer Giles of Ham, The adventures of Tom Bombadil, Smith of Wootton Major, and Leaf by Niggle, together with the landmark essay, 'On Fairy-stories', all fully reset and corrected for this edition. This De Luxe Edition matches in size and format with the other Harper Collins De Luxe Slipcased Editions, including The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, and The Children of Hurin. Features a color frontispiece and more than fifty pencil drawings, specially commissioned from award-winning artist, Alan Lee. Printed on superior quality paper, and including a silk ribbon marker bound in. A De Luxe quarter-binding with grey boards, stamped in red, gold, and silver foil with a unique motif created by Alan Lee, and housed in a matching publishers slipcase. Includes the loose leaf flyer originally issued with the 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 #2734

London: Harper Collins, 2013. J.R.R. Tolkien. De Luxe Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Unfinished Tales of Numenor and Middle-earth, by J.R.R. Tolkien, De Luxe Edition, published by Harper Collins Publishers in 2013. This is the 4th Impression. Edited with introduction, commentary, index and maps by Christopher Tolkien. With an extendable map of Middle-Earth. The book and slipcase are in Very Good Plus condition, no bumps, no previous owners names or any markings. The only fault is some minor fading of the spine of the book and the entry edge of the slipcase, otherwise fine. 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 Tolkien's works left over after the publication of the Silmarillion. Housed in the original Publishers slipcase, gold foil stamped with a motif representing a Numenorean helmet (karma), taken from the original colored drawing by the author. Printed on superiour quality paper and includes a silk ribbon marker sewn in. Missing the loose leaf flyer originally issued with the book. Features a colour frontispiece of 'Glorund Sets Forth to Seek Turin" by J.R.R. Tolkien. This De luxe Edition is matched in style and design to the 50th Anniversary De luxe Edition of 'The Lord of the Rings', and The De luxe Hobbit that were concurrently issued in 2004. Also matched to the De Luxe Editions of The Silmarillion, The Children of Hurin, Tales of the Perilous Realm, The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun, and The Fall of Arthur. 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 #2735