First edition tolkien First edition of the first appearance in sheet music form of the classic song cycles that appeared throughout The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings Trilogy. First Edition; First Printing. Published by Houghton Mifflin, 1980. Publication date 1937-09-21 Topics the hobbit, Be the first one to write a review. 00. liii More recent editions of the book(s) feature the Cirth inscription running along the upper and lower edges of the cover or dust-jacket. Featuring Pauline Baynes’ iconic cover art, this edition is signed on the title page by Tolkien himself. Tolkien - Return of the King 1956 USA | First edition Points First edition/First printing Dust Jacket for J. Condition: New. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company , 1967. Read article Condition: New. [4] North American First Edition J. 100-102 Tolkien Collector Ref. Rally’s #LOTR offering contains First Edition, First Impression copies of each of the three volumes of the Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. Dust jacket is like new. For modern books like Tolkien, the first edition is clear and established, usually printed in the book or number line and variations are of interest, only to those people who find them interesting or sellers trying to inflate their values! For The Return of the King, collecting more than one first edition variation is a waste of money. It was limited to only 1500 copies. Cloth-bound with original dust jackets. Including First Edition points for the Hobbit, Lord of the Rings series, We carry 1st Editions and custom Fine Binding of single books and sets, including The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, CBE, is best remembered for the creation of 'Middle Earth' and the series of legends and adventures set within, beginning with the acclaimed children's tale The Hobbit (1936) and continuing through the epic trilogy The Lord of the Rings (1954-5) and the posthumously published mythopoeic volume The Silmarilion (1977). AbeBooks sold a copy of The Hobbit for $65,000 and a single volume from the Lord of the Rings trilogy (a first edition of Return of the King) for $5,000. Tolkien is a collection of letters, letter fragments, letter drafts, and endnotes by J. Experience a world of timeless elegance and unmatched authenticity. First printing of The Silmarillion by J. 1993. The Hobbit, or There and Back Again is a children's fantasy novel by the English author J. [7] Tolkien began writing The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, as a Professor of English Language and Literature at Oxford University. $95. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Tolkien Hammond Page Ref. Tolkien's (1892-1973) epic masterpiece, each volume issued in later impressions by publisher George Allen & Unwin Ltd. Cover illustration by Walter Lorraine Hammond Page Ref. Houghton Mifflin's practice was to place the publication year at the foot of the title page for the first printings of its first editions. Tolkien. (illustrator). First Edition, Sixth Printing. 2022: 1996 paperback edition, 68th Paperback. The Two Towers is a fifth impression, and The Return of the King is a third impression. 1 day ago · A first edition refers to the earliest printed version of a book, produced during its initial release by the publisher. . With less than 3,000, 3,250 and 7,000 copies, respectively, this is a rare chance to invest in the earliest iteration of the fabled franchise. $ 475,000. 4,007 Views . Tolkien First Edition VG+. The music was written by the entertainer Donald Swann, and the words are taken from poems in J. Stated “first printing” on copyright page, with full number line. 100% positive feedback. Tolkien's The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. THE HOBBIT Hardcover w/ Slipcase 1966 J. 08 by Pieter Collier) - Comments The most expensive Tolkien book ever sold is a signed first edition of „The Lord of the Rings“ dedicated to the „Queen of the Hobbits“, that was sold for 104. Tolkien's The Hobbit, Published by George Allen & Unwin in 1937 An exceptional and rare first edition, first impression of J. First Edition/First Printing. Dec 18, 2008 · The most expensive Tolkien book in the world (18. Published September 21, 1937, 1,500 copies. Tolkien (colored by H. Again, all of the artwork is by Tolkien. S. The first impression copy is one of only 1,500 original pressings of the fantasy May 20, 2024 · A rare first edition, first impression of J. Bound in green cloth boards with gilt titles present to the spine and the front board. Opens in a new window or tab. This set is signed by the author in The Fellowship of the Ring, the seventh impression, from 1957. The Tolkien literary landscape is huge and constantly growing. #pc0082 - The Hobbit by J. $59. Douglas A. Titles include first edition Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit. The popular paperback edition of J. Tolkien's Middle-earth writings, especially The Lord of the Rings. 365 pgs. 00 price intact). Tolkien's creative perspective was born from a childhood spent briefly in South Africa and then rural England, a short but wretched tour during World War I, and an avid fascination with German philology. First deluxe edition of Tolkien’s first novel. Condition: Very Good to Fine. Top edge of jacket front cover has light creasing. , RARE. English text with illustrations by Pauline Baynes. London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1937. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION FIRST PRINTING. /1969 Actually a FN+ copy, but with light vertical crease which goes for top to bottom of cover. 1977 Houghton Mifflin, First Edition, hardcover with dust jacket, First Printing stated with full number line, Father Giles of Ham on book list, broken text on page 229, water spots on red top edge, DJ is slightly tanned with small tear on rear edge, fold-out map in rear, book is unmarked. 000 USD. Tolkein's translations of Middle English poetry that remained unpublished at the time of his death, with his commentaries, and an introduction from his son. TOLKIEN, J. The first edition contained 354 entries, it was edited by Humphrey Carpenter and Christopher Tolkien, and was published in 1981. Foldout map to rear of each volume. Finely bound by the Chelsea Bindery in red morocco, spines decorated and titled in gilt, with "Eye of Sauron" to front boards in gilt, dark green endpapers, and edges gilt. Tolkien first editions, the earlier the better is the rule. H. In Tolkien’s case, many first editions were issued in relatively small print runs, especially before his work gained widespread popularity. His account of the expedition, South, is often sought by collectors. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1977. com. The first issue of a Tolkien book is always more desirable and more expensive than a later issue. TITLE: The Hobbit or There and Back Again. Tolkien's The Hobbit, the novel that introduced Middle-earth to the world. r. 4 out of 5 stars 47 ratings The first edition was brought out in hardback by Allen & Unwin in 1977. 9th Ed. It exists out a light green cloth binding over boards, imprinted with a stylized Misty Mountains scene in deep blue ink along the top, all the way around, and a dragon at the bottom, both front and ba The 448 pp. A highly desirable set for Tolkien collectors. A set of first edition, first printings of Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’, published by George Allen and Unwin between 1954-55. Boards very lightly rubbed Aug 23, 2024 · The first impression was released on 21 September 1937 and included black and white illustrations only. Discover the allure of history with First Edition & Co – your premier destination for exquisite first edition books. or Best Offer +$3. The book measures 19. With the signature mark "4" on page 49 of The Return of the King. Octavo (230 x 150 mm. It was done in a wraparound style in black, green and blue. Stated Print History: A rare complete first edition, first impression set of J. First American edition of “the work of Tolkien’s heart,” his monumental presentation of the personal mythology undergirding his epic adventure The Lord of the Rings, illustrated with a folding map of Tolkien’s fantastic lands. First impression, in the first issue jacket with the hand-correction for Dodgeson. Illustrated with b/w maps. London: George Allen and Unwin, 1954-55. No Jacket. “In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit…”– The Hobbit, Chapter 1 LIKELY THE FINEST HOBBIT ONE CAN HOPE TO OBTAIN: RARE FIRST EDITION, FIRST IMPRESSION OF TOLKIEN’S CLASSIC, WITH SCARCELY FOUND FIRST ISSUE DUST-JACKET, UNRESTORED AND IN REMARKABLY WELL-PRESERVED CONDITION. The first 1,000 copies of the first edition off the press were reserved for later publication in a red leather binding. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, MA. Music by Donald Swann. First Canadian Paperback Edition. 99-102 Tolkien Collector Ref. published by Mariner Books (2005) Paperback – January 1, 1994 by aa (Author) 4. Quarto, original boards with gilt titles and gilt tooling to the spine and front panel. Jun 22, 2023 · SIGNED FIRST EDITIONS OF ALL THREE BOOKS IN THE LORD OF THE RINGS , each signed "J. R. Paperback. First edition-first printing of this Film tie-in edition (1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2). True First (Export Edition) with no price on DJ, with William Clowes imprint on copyright page. R. The novel is set in Middle Earth and tells the tale of the Hobbit Bilbo Baggins who joins the wizard Gandalf and the thirteen dwarves of 1st printings of The Return of the King in good condition with jacket can be had for a somewhat reasonable price (it's all relative) but for a first print set? I'd hazard somewhere between $20,000 and $50,000 depending on condition. Tolkien 1955 First U. First Edition. Free Delivery available. This copy retains its original dust jacket with the publisher’s gold band and features Tolkien’s iconic illustrations. 1955 FIRST EDITION 2nd Impression Tolkien THE TWO TOWERS Lord of the Rings Vol 2. 00 Item Number: 135801. Clean text throughout, likely never read. This deluxe hardcover edition of J. 99 delivery. In origin, it precedes even the Hobbit, and is the story of the First Age of tolkien's Middle Earth. Illustrations by Pauline Baynes. Tolkien" to the front endpaper ( Return of the King is the first American edition). 149 pp. Nov 30, 2024 · In 1967 a second edition was published, edited by Norman Davis, where the introduction, notes, and appendix are largely rewritten. 101-102 Tolkien Collector Ref. 5 cm. or Best Offer +$4. You’ve now ventured into the domain of Tolkien first editions, where rarity and value converge. In addition, subsequent changes to the text – particularly those to chapter five when Tolkien decided to expand the text to marry it up to events in The Lord of the Rings – mean that the opportunity to read the book in Apr 4, 2025 · A rare first edition of "The Hobbit" was discovered unexpectedly in a charity shop, sparking excitement among Tolkien fans. This is actually tolkien's first book and also his last. Tolkien Foreword & Notes by Christopher Tolkien 1979 First U. Jan 1, 1994 · The Lord of the Rings- 3 volumes set 1st (first) Edition by Tolkien, J. The Houghton Mifflin edition was released later that year on 19 October. 'The Hobbit' or 'There and Back Again' is a children's fantasy novel by English author J. -----( 1st printing of the First Edition ) ---hardcover, a Near Fine example with a wee bit of very light rubbing, in a very lightly rubbed Near Fine dustjacket which is now in a hi-quality mylar protector, 425 pages, ---"The translation of beowulf by j. Tolkien Antiquarian & Collectible Books, 1955 FIRST EDITION 2nd Impression Tolkien THE TWO TOWERS Lord of the Rings Vol 2. 1 vol. Tolkien's classic masterpiece, illustrated for the first time with Tolkien's own painting originally created by him for the first edition, and featuring brand new reproductions of all his drawings and maps. 00 Add to cart; Roosevelt | Theodore The Rough Riders First Edition | First Printing $ 1,275. This complete set is a first edition, first impression, complete with its original dust jackets, and including illustrations and maps in each volume. Octavo, original publisher’s black pictorial cloth depicting illustrative vignette of Smaug to the front cover in gilt, silver and red, cartographic endpapers, frontispiece and 9 full-page uncolored illustrations after drawings by Tolkien. The Lord of the Rings by J. Hardcover. Octavo, 3 volumes, original red cloth, folding maps at the rear of The Two Towers and The Return of the King. First editions of the complete set, in which tales, songs, poems, maps, illustrations, genealogical tables, and even linguistic primers for Tolkien's languages give the fullest picture available of Middle-earth. An Evening in Tavrobel, recounting an evening in Tavrobel, a place in Tol Eressëa in the early version of the legendarium. 8vo. The first book that you linked is the 2004 HarperCollins hardcover illustrated edition. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Hobbit Facsimile First Edition Tolkien 9780007440832 Fast - at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! J. The paper appears to be a slightly different colour and texture to that used for the standard trade edition. Reset for the 2nd UK (3rd US) Impression. ), pp. Tolkien - First Edition Books Identification Guide for collectors. London: George Allen and Unwin, 1937. Compiled by London-based dealer Stanley Gibbons, the list is regarded as a key index in the collectibles market. 13 delivery. 87 delivery. : p. 423; 352; 416. 0 cm. Book is like new. First edition, first issue of Tolkien’s classic tale, “among the very highest achievements of children’s authors during the 20th century” (Carpenter & Pritchard, 530), one of only a handful of presentation copies reserved for Tolkien to give to family members, colleagues and close friends. of scholarly intros+ 358 pp text + the superlative unpaginated color illustrations by Tolkien throughout + numerous laid in enhancements, one of those being yet another Tolkien Color illustration, 2 Reprints the original First Edition text from Chapter 5: Riddles in the Dark and several of Tolkien's early poems. Free returns. $200. Fast & Free shipping on many items! May 20, 2024 · A rare first edition of JRR Tolkien's 1937 novel The Hobbit is expected to fetch thousands of pounds at auction. The Hobbit was published on 21 September 1937, with a print run of 1,500 copies. [8] It has sold over a million copies, far fewer than The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings which have each sold over 100 million copies. 00 Add to cart; Whitney | Courtney MacArthur: His Rendezvous With History First Edition | First Printing $ 950. Bound in publisher's original pictorial boards, with pictorial jacket repeating the cover design. Title: The Lord of the Rings Author: J. Fine in like dust jacket with crease along front edge. Tolkien's masterpiece remains one of the most important literary feats of the 20th century, and Peter Jackson's blockbuster film adaptations have endeared the books to a new The 448 pp. Item Number: 144732. Octavo. or Best Offer. The Lord of the Rings went on to become one of the best-selling novels ever, with more than 150 million copies sold. The true First Edition of The Hobbit with an intact dust jacket are highly prized by collectors. Tolkien, which had been previously published separately. Tolkien on the title page of The Two Towers. First edition. First edition, first printings, signed by J. $1,200. DOWNLOAD OPTIONS download 1 The first ever paperback edition of J. 22. Tolkien - First American Edition, 1938 - 18800 EUR A rare first American edition of J. Map tipped-in at rear. Binding is tight and square. Tolkien’s 1937 children’s story, The Hobbit, comes in second in a list of the most expensive first editions published in the 20th Century. Every December an envelope bearing a stamp from the North Pole would arrive for J. Poems and by J. Condition: Near Fine. Near fine condition. Signed by J. Background Nov 8, 2022 · This definitive new edition includes, by way of an introduction, a letter written by Tolkien in 1951 which provides a brilliant exposition of the earlier Ages, and for the first time in its history is presented with Tolkien’s own paintings and drawings, which reveal the breathtaking grandeur and beauty of his vision of the First Age of Middle Condition: New. The Adventures of Tom Bombadil was first published as a stand-alone book in 1962. Facsimile of the first issue dustjacket. All three volumes—The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King—feature original red cloth bindings, fold-out maps, and first impression dust jackets. Tolkien First Edition, First Impression (1937) A True First Printing of J. 96 pgs. Edition Houghton Mifflin Company Boston ISBN-10: 0395257301 ISBN-13: 9780395257302 Hardcover in dust-jacket 120, [2], 121-366 pp. DJ has light shelf-wear present to the DJ extremities. Tolkien - Tree and Leaf 1964 The Silmarillion. J. First edition, later printings [fifteenth impression, eleventh impression, eleventh impression]. Free delivery. Edition Houghton Mifflin Company Boston ISBN: N/A Hardcover in dust-jacket 416 pp. Green cloth, title in gilt on spine, illustration on cover. Riddett) Hammond Page Ref. Tolkien - Signed First Thus, 1968 - 53000 EUR A rare signed copy of J. 99. With a deeper understanding of Middle-earth novels’ scarcity, early printings of The Hobbit, and the importance of authenticating first editions, you’re equipped to navigate the market. Octavo, […] Condition: Fine. or Best Offer +$6. Map endpapers printed in red and black, frontispiece, and 9 illustrations by the author. This is the Export Edition, bound by William Clowes and Son, with no price on the dustjacket, considered the true 1st of this edition. HarperCollins published a paperback edition in 1999, and an illustrated edition with colour plates by Ted Nasmith in 2008. Nov 8, 2024 · First edition. The book was not only the first edition but also inscribed by Tolkien himself. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. The first edition contains Wall Street Journal publication information and Tolkien's Middle-earth fold-out map. Three volumes. Edition Houghton Mifflin Company Boston ISBN: N/A Hardcover in dust-jacket 352 pp. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. The Tolkien Society – Essays www. The margins are ample and the typesetting iswell crafted for readability. These early printings often feature physical characteristics—such as specific The first place to look for classic and rare J R R Tolkien books. This copy is the 1st printing of the 1st export edition published in 1977 by Allen & Unwin. So for fanatic Tolkien collectors the best copy, or state, of any given book would be Tolkien. First American edition. 297pp. E. Item Number: 144904. of scholarly intros+ 358 pp text + the superlative unpaginated color illustrations by Tolkien throughout + numerous laid in enhancements, one of those being yet another Tolkien Color illustration, 2 A rare complete first edition, first impression set of J. 29-30 (Frisby)* Notes Typeset as for the Allen & Unwin 1954 First Edition. Its only major relation to Middle-earth is The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, which features the character Tom Bombadil. 64. AUTHOR: TOLKIEN, J. 4-16 . A second edition is a Title: The Lord of the Rings Author: JRR Tolkien Published by: George Allen and Unwin Year: 1955, 1965, 1955 Edition: 1st edition. Jacket photograph of Tolkien by Roger Hill. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, first thus one-volume paperback edition (1968) by George Allen & Unwin. Condition: Very Good. One of only 1,500 copies printed for the first publication of the author's first novel. Tolkien Edited by Christopher Tolkien 1977 First U. Free shipping. 20-27 & no. R Tolkien's 'Hobbit' has been discovered and is set to fetch over £10,000 at auction. Dust Jacket Condition: Like New. Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth is a collection of stories and essays by J. Notes Sheets imported of the Allen & Unwin 1979 First Edition. hardcover, first American Edition, 1984, edited by Christopher Tolkien, near fine condition in a near fine dust, price clipped, very slight touch of rubbing to jacket, a little bit of shelf to book, contents clean, no markings, posthumously published tales by Tolkien. In the Foreword to the first edition of The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien imposes himself as merely translator and editor of the text to come, thus sharing the in-universe character of the 1951 prefatory note to the second edition of The Hobbit. Pictures by J. org The Lord of the Rings: The Tale of a Text By Pat Reynolds This paper was first read at the launch of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first appearance of The Lord of the Rings, organized by the Società Tolkieniana Italiana at European Parliament, Rome, on Monday 19th January. Tolkien - First Edition Set (1954-1955) with Dust Jackets and Original Maps. The Silmarillion, by J. Condition: Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. Condition: Like New. Oct 20, 2020 · To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the first ever illustrated edition of this collection of tales which takes readers further into the stories told in J. The print run was just 1,500 copies. Broken type on Page 229, “Father Giles of Ham” misprint on Page 3, a true […] J. The first and second printings both have a mistake in that chapter 7 is titled chapter 6. The Hobbit. Explore our curated collection of literary classics, rare manuscripts, and historical texts. Apr 11, 2023 · Limited edition of 1,000 copies, numbers to 100 were additionally signed by Christopher Tolkien. : Issue no. 5 x 1 cm. 13 Favorites. 1977. The rear flap has a misspelling that only appears on the first editions. 44 colour illustrations by the author; "Each page of J. Mass Market Paperback. Bound in full red leather with spines lettered in gilt, housed in a customs red cloth-covered slipcase. Clowes & Sons had kept the first 1000 copies of the first edition off the press in 1977 to create this limited edition, 100 of which were signed by Christopher Tolkien. May 20, 2024 · A rare first edition of JRR Tolkien's 1937 novel The Hobbit is expected to fetch thousands of pounds at auction. The title page shows the outline of the same hobbit bowing similar to the cover and has red endpaper maps, similar to the British edition except that the British maps were black and red. 25-34 (Frisby)* Notes Typeset as for the Allen & Unwin 1954 First Edition. Tolkien - Return of the King 1956 USA J. PUBLISHER: London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1937. 12. Very clean map endpapers, front and rear. Original green cloth, titles and tolkien's own 'Mountains and Dragon' design to spine and both boards in blue. length bandied about for other offerings of this beautiful decorative piece is more specifically, a composite count: 448 pp: xlvii pp. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at eBay. Tolkien and Samuel Hanks Great deals on 1st Edition J. Notes There were four impressions of the First Edition, all featuring Thror’s Map and the Map of Wilderland on the endpapers, together with the original version of the encounter with Gollum. Edited and Foreword by Christopher Tolkien. Published January 5, 1956. Here, our travel specialist Cecilie Gasseholm helps you identify a first edition, first impression of this monumental work. 6 x 14. The first edition was published on 29 July 1954 in the United Kingdom, and consists of a foreword in which the author discusses the writing of The Lord of the Rings, a prologue titled "Concerning Hobbits, and other matters", and the main narrative divided into two "books". $19,750. Aug 6, 2007 · Houghton Mifflin chose to print it in a little larger size and on heavier stock than Allen & Unwin's first edition, and they chose for the inclusion of four of tolkien's color plates. First American edition, first printing. Cover illustration by J. Condition: Near fine. With decorations by J. : pp. Each volume is signed by J. 1st Ed. Tolkien's letters confirm that 1962 is the correct year. The first printing of the Allen & Unwin UK edition of the Hobbit prominently includes the dustjacket designed by Tolkien. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1938. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, including The Fellowship of the Ring (4th Impression, 1955), The Two Towers (1st Impression, 1954), and The Return of the King (1st Impression, 1955). Tolkien's children. , 1st imp Bright UK first edition set of J. Tolkien that were never completed during his lifetime, but were edited by his son Christopher Tolkien and published in 1980. The "Domestic Edition" as per Tolkien Books US. Condition: new. Condition: Fine. Tolkien's original manuscript is reproduced in facsimile with a facing printed text"; Hardback: glazed boards, Tolkien colour illustrations to boards, landscape format; Previous owner's inscription to front free end-paper, else fine in Tolkien dustjacket. #pc0081 - The Lord of the Rings by J. Tolkien's greatest works, ranked by popularity and sales. Aug 23, 2018 · In collecting JR. Tolkien | First Editions 1892 - 1973. 22, pp. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, bound in full red morocco by The Chelsea Bindery. Discover J. 30 day money back guarantee. Edited by Christopher Tolkien. Edition Houghton Mifflin Company Boston ISBN: N/A Hardcover in dust-jacket 424 pp. /1st Canadian/Jan. Tolkien Published by: George Allen & Unwin for Readers Union Year: 1960 Edition: 1st Book Club Edition 1960 (one impression only) A rare complete first edition, first impression set of J. Item Number: 143092. Octavo, […] Tolkien began to work on The Lord of the Rings less than three months after the 1937 publication of The Hobbit. All first edition Hobbit copies, of all variations, with or without the bowing hobbit of the first printing, show "1938" as the date on the title page, perhaps discouraging bibliographers from ascribing Paperback. Near fine in a very good dust jacket, bookplate. Tolkien was an early work, very distinctive in its mode, completed in 1937 - 1st/1st UK Allen&Unwin The First Impression of the first UK edition was published September 21, 1937 by George Allen &Unwin Ltd. Original red cloth, gilt titles to spines, top edges tinted red. tolkiensociety. Still quite nice! Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. Oct 29, 2024 · 1954-1955: George Allen & Unwin, hardcover, ISBN none - (First edition, cover based on J. Jan 31, 2025 · Tolkien had made some minor spelling errors, which were printed in the first release of the first two volumes, not corrected until the first print of The Return of the King. Apr 4, 2025 · 2016: HarperCollins hardcover, ISBN 0007440839 - (facsimile first edition, also included in a 2018 Gift Box) 2017: HarperCollins paperback, ISBN 0007497938 - (illustrated by Jemima Catlin) 2020: HarperCollins hardcover, ISBN 0008376115 - (illustrated by Alan Lee) 2020: HarperCollins paperback, ISBN 0008376050. Small octavo, original cloth, illustrations by Pauline Baynes. Both of these use the 2nd edition text, include the new forward by Christopher Tolkien (quoting from Tolkien's Letter to Milton Waldman), and are illustrated by Ted Nasmith. First Edition 5th Printing Tolkien Silmarillion Allen Unwin 1977 With Map. The opening lines of The Hobbit—as Tolkien recollects in a 1955 letter to W. Ernest Shackleton’s Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition was the last great undertaking of the heroic age of Antarctic exploration. Original green cloth, spine and front cover lettered in dark blue, binding blocked with design in dark blue, top edge green, map endpapers printed in black and red. Tolkien's design) 1960: George Allen & Unwin for Readers Union, hardcover, ISBN none; 1963: 1955 first edition, 13th impression, issued as a slipcased deluxe edition in 1964 1937 THE HOBBIT by JRR Tolkien, 1st Edition First Printing, Maps & Illust. May 31, 2018 · This sumptuous gift set includes a replica of the very rare first edition of The Hobbit, the only edition where one can now read the original version of the story before Tolkien re-edited it to become the one enjoyed by readers since 1951. Tolkien 1st Edition 1937 George Allen & Unwin London ISBN: None Hardback in dustwrapper Illustrated by J. Supplied with original unclipped dust jackets. READ MORE Check out our first edition tolkien selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our literature & fiction shops. Sep 2, 2005 · Very collectable is the Limited Edition The Silmarillion made in 1982 by George Allen & Unwin. Dec 24, 2024 · Tales from the Perilous Realm is a compilation, first published in 1997, of several stories and poems by J. HarperCollins, 2003. 4th imp. 1st Edition. Experts initially assessed the book's authenticity using distinguishing features known only in first editions from 1937. Memorial Edition $ 2,800. Octavo, 365pp. 22-30 (Frisby)* Notes Typeset as for the Allen & Unwin 1955 First Edition. Tolkien - Tree and Leaf 1964 | First edition Points First edition/First printing Dust Jacket for J. Anderson's The Annotated Hobbit is the definitive explication of the sources, characters, places, and things of J. The first UK edition was published by George Allan & Unwin in 1977, as a cloth-covered hard-cover. (original title "The tolkien Relation) First Thus. Mar 20, 2025 · This first edition Lord of the Rings complete book set was the second most valuable Tolkien work ever sold, with a remarkable sale price of £151,200 on July 2003. Sep 22, 2016 · This special printing reprints the first edition, so that readers of all ages - not just children between the ages of '5 and 9', as Rayner Unwin famously declared in his report on the original submission - can finally enjoy Tolkien’s story as it originally appeared. Condition: VERY GOOD. 12 watchers. Tolkien, J. 373-374. First American edition with full number line ending in 1. We also have Signed copies, Limited/Numbered Editions, and many scarce or unusual items. , 7-11/16" x 5-5/8", Frontispiece & 8 B&W plates and one vignette by Tolkien, advertisement leaf at end, top edge of textblock tinted green, bound in the publisher's original stamped green cloth, map pastedowns and endpapers. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, published by George Allen & Unwin (1954-1955). , 11th imp. Nov 16, 2015 · J. It was published in 1937 to wide critical acclaim, being nominated for the Carnegie Medal and awarded a prize from the New York Herald Tribune for best juvenile fiction. Tolkien 1956 First U. The second is the 2008 HarperCollins paperback illustrated edition. Auden, who First edition, first issue of Tolkien's classic tale, "among the very highest achievements of childrenâs authors during the 20th centuryâ (Carpenter & Pritchard, 530), one of only a handful of presentation copies reserved for Tolkien to give to family members, colleagues and close friends. R Tolkien book can fetch a lot of money, but one special copy of “The Hobbit” sold for £137,000 (≈$210,000) at the Sotheby’s auction hosted in 2015. Some editions, such as the Unwin Paperbacks edition (1975) and Poems and Stories, erroneously state that it was first published in 1961. Tolkien's timeless classic. Tolkien first published in 1937. 20, pp. Journey through captivating tales from an iconic fantasy author. Jul 27, 2016 · The scarcity of the first edition has resulted in copies commanding huge prices, way beyond the reach of most Tolkien fans. Collecting true first editions of Tolkien’s most famous books is expensive. Not price-clipped ($26. 221-223. The First Printing of the First Edition. 1954, 1954, 1955. Tolkien Antiquarian & Collectible Books, 1st Edition J. Book. First editions, first states of each title comprising the The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. While the first British edition does have none at all. Mar 26, 2025 · Reader's Note: Throughout this article, we will be referring to ‘first edition’ and ‘first printing’, these are phrases that come up a lot when considering rare literature, but they both have different meanings, here's what they mean: First Edition: A 'first edition' book is a copy of the first version of the book. The Hobbit by J. 00 Add to cart Condition: Fine. Tolkien Hardcover Antiquarian & Collectible Books. [3] :p. The first impression copy is one of only 1,500 original pressings of the fantasy The Road Goes Ever On is a song cycle first published in 1967 as a book of sheet music and as an audio recording. 4 4. 87 shipping. May 13, 2025 · The Letters of J. Tolkien on the front free endpapers. Mild age toning to the pages. May 13, 2025 · The Dragon's Visit, later published in the revised edition of The Annotated Hobbit; Poems added in the 2014 extended edition: Once upon a Time, a poem related to Tom Bombadil. Sponsored. Edition Houghton Mifflin Company Boston ISBN: 0395285232 Hardcover; issued in a slipcase 108 pp. Blue cloth. Boards very lightly rubbed Signed by J. FIRST EDITION, FIRST IMPRESSION; hardcover with dust jacket, octavo (23 x 14. This article talks about collecting proof copies. Illustrated by J. 00 Add to cart; McMurtry | Larry Horseman, Pass By First Edition | First Printing $ 750. The Modern English translation by Tolkien was published in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo in 1975, edited by Christopher Tolkien. First American edition of Tolkien’s classic fairy story. Tolkien J. Condition: Good+. Published April 21, 1955. Tolkien's complete Father Christmas letters, including a new introduction and rare archive materials. Comprising: [1] The Fellowship of the Ring – one of 3000 first state copies; [2] The Two Towers – one of 3250 first state copies; [3] The Return of the King – one of 7000 copies, with signature mark ‘4’ present on page 49 and sagging text to The print run of the first editions was very small: 3,000 copies for The Fellowship of the Ring (1954), 3,250 copies for The Two Towers (1954), and 7,000 copies for The Return of the King (1955). Small format paperback (small nicks and crease on the edges of the cover and spine) in near fine condition. A mere three weeks after its release Stanley Unwin (founder and chairman of George Allen & Unwin) warned Tolkien that “‘a large public’ would be ‘clamoring next year to hear more from you about Hobbits!’” Hardcover. Tolkien 1954 First U. Notes Typeset chiefly as for the Allen & Unwin 1977 First Soft cover. Originally published between July 1954 and October 1955 (The Fellowship of the Ring, July 1954; The Two Towers, November 1954; and The Return of the King, October 1955), Tolkien's heroic First Edition Tolkien Cards The Lord of the Rings 8 Cards/Envelopes Scarce - Tol. Maps. This copy is the 1st printing of the 1st UK Edition published in 1977 by Allen & Unwin. 5 x 14. Rare first edition set of J. [5] [6] The first edition was published by Allen and Unwin on 2 September 1976 under the name The Father Christmas Letters, three years after Tolkien's death. There are first edition, later printing sets for a lot less Buy Lord Of The Rings First Edition and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items. Boards very lightly rubbed First editions of nearly every J. First edition, first printing of each volume of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. 21, pp. Jan 28, 2022 · J R R Tolkien. Boards very lightly rubbed The Hobbit, First Edition, First Impression. Tolkien's classic prelude to his "Lord of the Rings" trilogy contains a short introduction by Christopher Tolkien, a reset text incorporating the most up-to-date corrections, and all of Tolkien's own drawings and full-color illustrations, including the rare "Mirkwood" piece. otqqmt zyffeq rcu pvvwwc zqhl iurpf kdcrn avhw rrbb yfbll