The Silmarillion (Signed by Guy Gavriel Kay)
Tolkien, J.R.R.
ISBN 10: 0048231398 ISBN 13: 9780048231390
Published by George Allen & Unwin, London, England, 1977
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Guy Gavriel Kay has signed the book at the end of the book's Forward where he is acknowledged by Christopher Tolkien for his contribution in completion of the book. The cover is protected in a Brodart sleeve. There is a gift inscription, dated "Sept 1977", on the front end paper, which is also clipped at the top corner. The dust jacket is very good with a small piece missing at the lower front corner (.5 cm area). First impression 1977 stated on the copyright page. The folding map at the back end paper is present and as originally adhered in place. Seller Inventory # 003799
Synopsis:
An edition of the forerunner to THE LORD OF THE RINGS, which gives an account of the Elder Days when Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, dwells in Middle-Earth, and the High Elves make war upon him for the recovery of the Silmarils, the jewels containing the pure light of Valinor.
Review: The Silmarillion is J.R.R. Tolkien's tragic, operatic history of the First Age of Middle-Earth, essential background material for serious readers of the classic Lord of the Rings saga. Tolkien's work sets the standard for fantasy, and this audio version of the "Bible of Middle-Earth" does The Silmarillion justice. Martin Shaw's reading is grave and resonant, conveying all the powerful events and emotions that shaped elven and human history long before Bilbo, Frodo, Gandalf and all the rest embarked on their quests. Beginning with the Music of the Ainur, The Silmarillion tells a tale of the Elder Days, when Elves and Men became estranged by the Dark Lord Morgoth's lust for the Silmarils, pure and powerful magic jewels. Even the love between a human warrior and the daughter of the Elven king cannot defeat Morgoth, but the War of Wrath finally brings down the Dark Lord. Peace reigns until the evil Sauron recovers the Rings of Power and sets the stage for the events told in the Lord of the Rings. This is epic fantasy at its finest, thrillingly read and gloriously unabridged. (Running time: 14 hours, 6 CDs)
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Silmarillion (Signed by Guy Gavriel Kay)
Publisher: George Allen & Unwin, London, England
Publication Date: 1977
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Tolkien, Christopher
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition
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The Silmarillion (First Edition and First Printing: Export Edition - Signed)
Published by
George Allen & Unwin, London, England, 1977
ISBN 10: 0048231398
ISBN 13: 9780048231390
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Signed
Seller: West End Editions, Burlington, ON, Canada
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Tolkien, Christopher (illustrator). 1st Edition. This listing includes a near fine copy of the scarce Export Edition; commonly referred to as the true first edition. Guy Gavriel Kay has signed the book at the end of the book's Forward where he is acknowledged by Christopher Tolkien for his contribution in completion of the book. The export edition, first impression, was printed by William Clowes & Sons, Ltd. The dust jacket is fully intact and does not have the price on the inner dust jacket as does the UK First Impression. There is a small mark on the back inner fold of the dust jacket, otherwise in fine condition. Dark blue cloth binding, with blue and white striped headband, dyed blue top edge and dark blue coloured dust jacket. Folding map at the back end paper is present but is laid in and not adhered in place. Scarce signed by Guy Gavriel Kay and in near fine condition. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 003718
The Silmarillion
Published by
George Allen & Unwin, 1977
ISBN 10: 0048231398
ISBN 13: 9780048231390
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Signed
Seller: Cross Genre Books, WEST LINN, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Luthien Tinuviel, front cover art. (illustrator). 1st Edition 1st Printing. The book has slight soiling to the page block.The dust jacket is unclipped (L4.95). Signed by Guy Gavriel Kay at the end of the introduction where he is given credit by Christopher Tolkien for assisting on the book. Seller Inventory # 002674
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The Silmarillion (U.K. Domestic Edition - Signed by Guy Gavriel Kay)
Published by
George Allen & Unwin, London, England, 1977
ISBN 10: 0048231398
ISBN 13: 9780048231390
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Signed
Seller: West End Editions, Burlington, ON, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Tolkien, Christopher (illustrator). 1st Edition. First edition and first printing of the Domestic (UK) edition. Guy Gavriel Kay has signed the book at the end of the book's Forward where he is acknowledged by Christopher Tolkien for his contribution in completion of the book. The Domestic UK edition, first impression was printed by Billing & Sons. The dust jacket is fully intact with bright colours. The book itself is fine. Dark blue cloth binding, no headband, dyed blue top edge. The folding map at the back end paper is present and adhered in place. Very scarce signed by Guy Gavriel Kay and in FINE condition. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 003897