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Original Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Paline Baynes (illustrator). 1st Edition, Hobbits, Lord of the Rings. 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 only by the Hobbit. Originally published in 1949, this is the 5th impression of the 1st Edition, published by Allen & Unwin, in 1966. A Near Fine book with original dustjacket (unclipped) in Near Fine condition showing a little tanning to the spine. The dustjacket is not price clipped. The book has no writing or previous owners names. The textblock is clean, bright and tight, without any foxing, top edge slightly dusty. Two color plates by Pauline Baynes, as well as being illustrated on almost every page with her 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. Near Fine / Near Fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. J.R.R. Tolkien (illustrator). De Luxe Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The 2007 Harper Collins UK Deluxe 30th Anniversary Edition of 'The Silmarillion' contains the definitive edition of the text, fully reset and corrected, with many special features: a 14 page letter written by J.R.R. Tolkien in 1951, containing his account of the mythology of Middle-earth. The map of Beleriand and the Lands to the North appears as a fold-out map, and is printed in black and red. Contains the color frontispiece the 'Halls of Manwe' or Taniquetil, appearing for the first time. Also contains Tolkien's heraldic device for Luthien Tinuviel. Map of the Realms of the Noldor and Sindar appears in red and black. Quarter bound in imperial blue, stamped in gold foil on grey boards, and housed in a matching slipcase. Printed on superior quality paper and includes a silk ribbon marker. In Near Fine condition, no bumped corners, no previous owners names or markings, this copy is the 4th impression. Includes the loose leaf flyer originally issued with the book. Matches the style and design of the Harper Collin's 50th Anniversary Lord of the Rings, and the 2004 Deluxe Hobbit, as well as the 2007 Children of Hurin Deluxe Edition. Edited by Christopher Tolkien, after his fathers death. A beautiful copy of this 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. Near Fine / No Jacket, as Issued.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition, Hobbits, Lord of the Rings. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide, comprised of The Chronology and The Reader's Guide, is a comprehensive guide to J.R.R. Tolkien. From the blurb, The Chronology traces the life of J.R.R. Tolkien from his birth in 1892, thru the battlefields of France, the lecture halls of Leeds and Oxford, to his death in 1973. It is the most extensive biographical resource about Tolkien ever published. The Reader's Guide is an indispensable introduction to his life, writings, and art. It includes histories and discussions of his works. A set of works by two of the leading authorities on Tolkien, in all aspects of his life. Printed by Lego Spa and published by Houghton Mifflin in 2006, these books are the 1st printings with the full numberline 1 - 9 and the date, 2006 on the title page. The books are in Near Fine condition, showing no markings, names or any other writing. A little minor rubbing to the dustjackets, now protected in archival protectors. Textblock is clean and tight, the slipcase is missing, but does not detract from these wonderful 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. Near Fine / Near Fine.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Complete History of Middle-Earth 3 Volume Set, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by William Morrow in 2020. Edited by Christopher Tolkien, who collected the vast amount of manuscripts, maps and illustrations, left by his father and edited them into 12 volumes which were published as the History of Middle-Earth. Book I is the first five books collected into one, and represent work done during the 1920s and 30s and fully relate the early history of The Silmarillion. Book II is comprised of the middle four books, and relates the full and unique account of the creation of The Lord of the Rings. Book III is comprised of the last 3 books, and relates to the later history of the Silmarillion along with the account of writing of the Prologue and Appendices to The Lord of the Rings, that links these two works thru the historical structure of the Ages. The 3 volumes are all in As New condition, Alll three books are later printings, but the impressions are unknown due to being sealed in shrinkwrap. No bumped corners or any wear noted. A lovely set, housed in its original publishers slipcase still sealed in shrinkwrap, featuring the Tolkien Monogram gilt stamped to the sides of the slipcase Additional photos are from a opened set and are for informational purposes only. 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. As New / As New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good Plus. Alan Lee (illustrator). First Thus. 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. Very Good Plus / No Jacket, as Issued.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The Silmarillion, by J.R.R. Tolkien. This copy is the 1st printing of the 1st UK Edition published in 1977 by Allen & Unwin. This is the UK Export Edition, bound by William Clowes & Sons Ltd, with a price clipped dustjacket. The book is in Near Fine condition, with no previous owners name or any other marks. No bumped corners noted, light dusty stain to the top front edge of the blue cloth, gilt bright and shiny. The edges of the textblock are clean and unfoxed, with the top stain faded. A very clean and bright dustjacket, with no fading or tanning, bright red colors to the title, Near Fine condition. 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 marks noted, very clean and bright. Noted points or error's: Page 330 line 4 shows no period after Feanor. Page 352 line 39 has an italicized "and" in 'Lord of Waters and King of the Sea'. Making this the First State of the First Impression of the First Edition. A highly collectable copy 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. Near Fine / Near Fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. J.R.R. Tolkien (illustrator). De Luxe Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. J.R.R. Tolkien. First Thus. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Harper Collins 2004 UK De Luxe Edition of The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. "The definitive edition of the text, fully reset and corrected for this special edition, with many unique features: Exclusive 16 page introduction by Christopher Tolkien about the history of 'The Hobbit'. The illustration, "The Three Trolls are turned to Stone" by J.R.R. Tolkien, appears for the first time. Fully illustrated by the author, with 14 illustrations appearing in full color. Also appearing for the first time is a fold-out version of Thror's Map, with the 'magic' runes only visible when the map is held up to the light, as the author intended. For the first time the Map of Wilderland appears in blue and black, as the author originally intended. Tolkien's drawing of Mirkwood appears as the front endpaper and interior illustration. Quarter bound in green, stamped in red and gold foil on grey boards, and housed in a matching slipcase. Printed and bound by Lego SpA in Italy, on superior quality paper and including a green silk ribbon marker. This edition is available for a limited time only." The loose leaf flyer that was originally issued with the book is not included, it is missing. No faults to this lovely copy, Near Fine, unmarked, crisp and tight. This Deluxe Edition is a beautiful companion to the 50th Anniversary Edition of 'The Lord of the Rings', as well as matching the UK De Luxe Editions of the Children of Hurin, The Silmarillion, The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun, The Tales of the Perilous Realm, The Fall of Arthur, Unfinished Tales, Beowulf, Story of Kullervo, Beren and Luthien, The Fall of Gondolin, and more. 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 / No Jacket, as Issued.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Pauline Baynes (illustrator). 1st Edition. 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 only by the Hobbit. Published in 1950, printed in Great Britain, this is the 1st impression of the 1st US Edition, published by Houghton Mifflin. A Near fine book, illustrated by Pauline Diane Baynes, the exterior boards as well as the textblock are clean & bright, unmarked. This was her first commission for Tolkien, who famously said of her Farmer Giles work, that it had "reduced {his} text to a commentary on her drawings". The Near Fine book has a tight binding, with no names or writing, no foxing or offsetting noted. The lovely dustjacket is in Very Good condition, showing some fading to the spine along with a little edgewear and a couple of fairly large chips missing to the lower edge of the front and rear panel. The blue and orange colors are bright and clean with some fading to the spine. Textblock is clean and tight, without any foxing, no names or writing. Features two color plates by Pauline Baynes, as well as being illustrated on almost every page with her line drawings. Highly collectable, this is a lovely copy for any Tolkien fan's 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 / Very Good.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Signed by Author(s). Signed by Author. 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. As New / As New. As New / As New.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. J.R.R. Tolkien (illustrator). 2nd Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Allen and Unwin in 1965. A lovely Near Fine/Near Fine copy of a very collectable book. This is a 2nd Edition, Fifteenth impression overall, published in 1965, in its original and correct non-price clipped Fifteenth impression dustjacket. The book is in Near Fine condition. The only faults are a slight bit of fading to the edges of the boards, and a little to the spine edges. No offsetting or foxing present on the maps or in the textblock, all clean and bright. No previous owner's name nor any other markings noted. The dustjacket is only lightly tanned to the spine, with the white sections clean and bright on the front and rear panels. Only the tiniest bit of edgewear and some color loss at the tips of the flap folds. The Near Fine dustjacket presents beautifully. The books cover is clean, bright, and unblemished, except for the minor fading to the edges. No bumps to the corners of the boards, no pushing to the spine ends, no wear or fraying whatsoever. An early collectable copy that shows beautifully with the matching Near Fine dustjacket. This is the only 2nd Edition of The Hobbit that does not have the color frontispiece, very likely an Allen & Unwin cost cutting measure. 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.

Original Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. J.R.R. Tolkien (illustrator). First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A complete History of Middle Earth, in Twelve Volumes. Houghton Mifflin 1st Edition 1st printings of all 12 volumes. All Near Fine dustjackets are unclipped and housed in new protectors. All books have the full numberline 1 - 10 on title verso and/or the publishing date on the Title Page, indicating they are all the 1st printings, or impressions, no blindstamps indicating any are book club editions. No names or any writing in any of the books. No foxing or offsetting in any of the books. No fading to any of the books spines, a slightest hint of tanning to the white dustjacket on #9. Edited by Christopher Tolkien from his father's manuscripts, detailing the evolution of Tolkien's life long works dealing with Middle Earth. Housed in 3 custom black leather slipcases featuring the Tolkien Monogram with the 'History of Middle Earth', author, editor, and publisher gilt stamped to the side panels of the slipcases. A significant and highly collectable set of this sought after 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. Near Fine / Near Fine. Near Fine / Near Fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. J.R.R. Tolkien (illustrator). 2nd Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Allen & Unwin in 1956, this is the 8th impression. The book is in Very Good Plus condition, with a bit of browning to the edges of the green cloth from light exposure. The rest of covers are clean with a couple of light spots around the dragon on the front cover. A neat previous owners name to the front free endpaper (map), the only markings in the book. A few scattered foxing spots to the flaps of the dustjacket. The dustjacket is price clipped front and rear, with the publishers new price printed to the front flap. Two months into production of the 8th Impression of the Hobbits, along with the remaining original 7th Impression dustjackets, Allen & Unwin changed the price as found on this true UK 8th impression dustjacket. The 7th and 8th jackets were price clipped -- both front and rear flap -- by the Allen & Unwin publishing company itself, with their new price of 12s.6d overprinted below the impression notation on the front flap. So this copy is one with the overprinted price of 12s 6d. A bit of soiling and a few small foxing marks to the flaps, with the spine slightly darkened. The spine and flap folds show considerable rubbing and color loss. The dustjacket also shows some darkening, as well as some loss to the flap folds and spine fold areas, the largest to the bottom of the spine with a closed tear top and bottom of the spine fold area. The dustjacket shows some edgewear with minor color loss, mostly to the spine fold areas. Tips of the flap folds show some minor loss. The original green cloth features dark blue stamping of Tolkien's own design, the iconic Mountains and Dragon. The title verso has the full printing history up to this 8th impression of 1956. Colors are bright and the white areas are only lightly soiled, with minor tanning of the spine. Edges of the text block are clean and unfoxed, with the topstain faded but barely visible. A lovely copy of an early printing, of this much sought after children's 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. Very Good Plus / Very Good.

Original Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. J.R.R. Tolkien (illustrator). 2nd Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, by J.R.R. Tolkien. A superb copy of a highly collectable book. This is an Eleventh impression (overall) published in 1959, in its original and correct Near Fine Eleventh impression dustjacket. The book is in Near Fine condition with its original matching Near Fine dustjacket. The Near Fine dustjacket shows virtually no edgewear, no darkening of the spine, and no soiling to the white colored areas. The maps show no foxing, clean and bright, without any names or writing. The Near Fine dustjacket shows only the tiniest bit of rubbing to the flap folds, no chips to the edges or ends of the spine. The books cover is uniformly clean and bright, without fading or soiling. A slight bit of browning to the exposed edges of the cloth covers from light exposure. The corners are not bumped, and show no wear or fraying whatsoever. A beautiful, clean, collectable copy. Extremely hard to find a 1950's copy 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. Near Fine / Near Fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. J.R.R. Tolkien (illustrator). 2nd Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Allen & Unwin in 1955, this is the 2nd Edition 7th impression overall. The book is in Near Fine condition, with a bit of browning to the edges of the green cloth from light exposure. The rest of covers are clean with almost no shelf wear or rubbing. No previous owners names or any other markings in the book. No foxing to the textblock or edges, with the back side of the dustjacket showing a bit of offsetting. The dustjacket is price clipped front and rear, with the publishers new price printed to the front flap. Two months into production of the 8th Impression of the Hobbits, along with the remaining original 7th Impression dustjackets, Allen & Unwin changed the price as found on the first UK 7th impression dustjackets. The 7th and 8th jackets were price clipped -- both front and rear flap -- by the Allen & Unwin publishing company itself, with their new price of 12s.6d overprinted below the impression notation on the front flap. So this copy is one with the overprinted price of 12s 6d. A bit of tanning to the exposed edges of the flaps, but no marks or foxing, with the spine a bit darkened to the white areas. The spine and flap folds show almost no rubbing or color loss, with no chips or edge wear noted. The original green cloth features dark blue stamping of Tolkien's own design, the iconic Mountains and Dragon. The title verso has the full printing history up to this 7th impression of 1955. Colors are a bit darkened and the white areas show a little soiling or tanning. Edges of the text block are clean and unfoxed, with the topstain faded and a bit dusty. A lovely copy of an early printing, of this much sought after children's classic, now housed in a custom Morocco covered slipase. 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. Near Fine / Near Fine.

Original Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus. J.R.R. Tolkien (illustrator). First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Houghton Mifflin , 1957/1957/1956 1st Editions, 7th imp./5th imp./1st impression. An exceptionally brilliant and scarce set of first editions of this classic of fantasy literature. The set is all original cloth with the correct original dustjackets. The dustjackets are all in Very Good Plus/Near Fine condition, with none being price clipped. The Fellowship has a small chip and closed tear with loss to the top of the spine fold area. The color is bright and exceptional, without fading or tanning. The other two dustjackets are also colorful and very bright, with minor rubbing to the fold areas, minor color loss, and only the smallest of chips, showing the slightest tanning to The Two Towers spine. This set is very scarce, with the variant Slate Blue/Grey Binding on the Fellowship of the Ring and the Two Towers, the only books and/or impressions that have this variant binding from the publisher. The three books do not have any previous owners names nor any other writing noted. The Two Towers shows a split down the gutter, now neatly repaired. The Return of the King, is a 1st impression, and the dustjacket exhibits the 1st state points with the oversized $5.00 price and double strokes to the dollar sign. The dustjacket is in remarkable clean condition, with a little light soiling to the white areas on the back panel. Original maps are present in all three volumes, with a minor repair to a tear at the mounting fold of The Fellowship, showing an extra fold along the upper mounting edge, now straightened. The Mordor Map in the Return of the King shows a little wrinkling from a damp stain along the mounting edge. The set is housed in a custom Red Leather Slipcase, featuring Tolkien's Ring & Eye device and the White Tree of Gondor to the side panels, along with Tolkien's JRRT monogram to the rear panel, all stamped in gold with a ribbon pull to easily access the 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. Near Fine / Very Good Plus.

Original Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. J.R.R. Tolkien (illustrator). 1st Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Fourth impression published 1946, the final publication of the 1st Edition. An exquisite copy, showing no foxing to the maps or pages. The decorative map endpapers are clean & bright in Fine condition. No previous owner's name or any other writing noted. Color frontispiece, 8 mono plates, and text block all in Fine condition, with 3 pages folded over along the long page edge, separate photo to show the folded area, now straightened out. Straight and square, no spine lean, a well preserved copy, very unusual for these early 1st Editions to survive in this lovely condition. Produced in conformity with the war time standard's, with the distinctive 'War Time Economy Standards' title verso. This copy has a facsimile 1st impression dustjacket sized to fit this book. The facsimile dustjacket is in archival protector,and a custom Morocco slipcase is provided to house and protect this lovely copy. Pages are clean and bright, no tears or stains. Still shows the green topstain, crisp and clean. No shelf wear to the edges of the boards, no bumped corners. The original decorative green cloth, is unsoiled without any fading to the edges or spine area. A beautiful collectable copy. Uncommon in this Excellent condition. Custom slipcase with Green Morocco leather, hot foil stamped in copper, features a ribbon pull, JRRT Monogram and one of Tolkien's Dragon designs stamped to front and rear panels respectively. 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 / Facsimile Only.