The Silmarillion

J. R. R. Tolkien

Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd, London, 1977

About this Item

The first edition of Tolkien's exciting collection of myths and stories. First edition. Illustrated with one map, five genealogical charts and a folding map to the rear. Collated complete. A collection of myths and stories set in the fictional universe of Middle-Earth. The work has five parts following the creation of the universe Eä, a description of the Valar and Maiar or the supernatural powers of Eä, chronicles of the history before and during the First Age, the wars over the Silmarils, the Downfall of Númenor and its people, and finally, a brief summary of the events of The Lord of the Rings and those that led to them. Written by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, an English writer and philologist best known for his works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. In the original blue cloth binding. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is very smart with a small closed tear to the edge. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Near Fine. Seller Inventory # 856T42

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Silmarillion

Publisher: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, London

Publication Date: 1977

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: None

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Indeed

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book