First edition tolkien 1st Edition. Stated “first printing” on copyright page, with full number line. Here, our travel specialist Cecilie Gasseholm helps you identify a first edition, first impression of this monumental work. Tolkein's translations of Middle English poetry that remained unpublished at the time of his death, with his commentaries, and an introduction from his son. Condition: Very Good. The paper appears to be a slightly different colour and texture to that used for the standard trade edition. Near fine in a very good dust jacket, bookplate. 100% positive feedback. Jun 22, 2023 · SIGNED FIRST EDITIONS OF ALL THREE BOOKS IN THE LORD OF THE RINGS , each signed "J. The Hobbit, or There and Back Again is a children's fantasy novel by the English author J. The Silmarillion, by J. 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. 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. 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. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, published by George Allen & Unwin (1954-1955). This set is signed by the author in The Fellowship of the Ring, the seventh impression, from 1957. -----( 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 - Return of the King 1956 USA | First edition Points First edition/First printing Dust Jacket for J. 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. Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth is a collection of stories and essays by 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. Illustrated with b/w maps. Condition: Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. Facsimile of the first issue dustjacket. , 11th imp. 'The Hobbit' or 'There and Back Again' is a children's fantasy novel by English author J. or Best Offer +$3. Opens in a new window or tab. 00 Item Number: 135801. 5 x 1 cm. Octavo, 3 volumes, original red cloth, folding maps at the rear of The Two Towers and The Return of the King. The book measures 19. J. The rear flap has a misspelling that only appears on the first editions. First American edition of Tolkien’s classic fairy story. Condition: Fine. . Edition Houghton Mifflin Company Boston ISBN: N/A Hardcover in dust-jacket 416 pp. Tolkien. 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. First impression, in the first issue jacket with the hand-correction for Dodgeson. 13 delivery. Tolkien's children. R. Octavo. : pp. [3] :p. Dec 18, 2008 · The most expensive Tolkien book in the world (18. 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. Bound in publisher's original pictorial boards, with pictorial jacket repeating the cover design. 1st Ed. Tolkien - First Edition Set (1954-1955) with Dust Jackets and Original Maps. The second is the 2008 HarperCollins paperback illustrated edition. Read article Condition: New. Sep 2, 2005 · Very collectable is the Limited Edition The Silmarillion made in 1982 by George Allen & Unwin. 423; 352; 416. 0 cm. Jan 28, 2022 · J R R Tolkien. Foldout map to rear of each volume. Illustrations by Pauline Baynes. Published by Houghton Mifflin, 1980. May 13, 2025 · The Letters of J. The Tolkien Society – Essays www. This copy retains its original dust jacket with the publisher’s gold band and features Tolkien’s iconic illustrations. Published January 5, 1956. First edition, first printing of each volume of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. Published April 21, 1955. First Canadian Paperback Edition. Condition: VERY GOOD. Signed by J. Journey through captivating tales from an iconic fantasy author. 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. Published September 21, 1937, 1,500 copies. We also have Signed copies, Limited/Numbered Editions, and many scarce or unusual items. True First (Export Edition) with no price on DJ, with William Clowes imprint on copyright page. or Best Offer +$6. Edited by Christopher Tolkien. Tolkien's (1892-1973) epic masterpiece, each volume issued in later impressions by publisher George Allen & Unwin Ltd. This complete set is a first edition, first impression, complete with its original dust jackets, and including illustrations and maps in each volume. HarperCollins, 2003. Tolkien" to the front endpaper ( Return of the King is the first American edition). 22. 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. : Issue no. H. THE HOBBIT Hardcover w/ Slipcase 1966 J. 12. Tolkien first editions, the earlier the better is the rule. Notes Typeset chiefly as for the Allen & Unwin 1977 First Soft cover. Three volumes. [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. 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. Memorial Edition $ 2,800. Tolkien Foreword & Notes by Christopher Tolkien 1979 First U. 5 cm. Tolkien that were never completed during his lifetime, but were edited by his son Christopher Tolkien and published in 1980. Condition: New. Condition: Near fine. Condition: Very Good to Fine. E. This copy is the 1st printing of the 1st export edition published in 1977 by Allen & Unwin. The first book that you linked is the 2004 HarperCollins hardcover illustrated edition. Title: The Lord of the Rings Author: J. The opening lines of The Hobbit—as Tolkien recollects in a 1955 letter to W. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, bound in full red morocco by The Chelsea Bindery. Tolkien and Samuel Hanks Great deals on 1st Edition J. Tolkien's timeless classic. Still quite nice! Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. First edition, first printings, signed by J. READ MORE Check out our first edition tolkien selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our literature & fiction shops. First edition. Tolkien, which had been previously published separately. Tolkien's The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. Compiled by London-based dealer Stanley Gibbons, the list is regarded as a key index in the collectibles market. 2022: 1996 paperback edition, 68th Paperback. Again, all of the artwork is by Tolkien. Top edge of jacket front cover has light creasing. Item Number: 144732. First deluxe edition of Tolkien’s first novel. or Best Offer +$4. Some editions, such as the Unwin Paperbacks edition (1975) and Poems and Stories, erroneously state that it was first published in 1961. With the signature mark "4" on page 49 of The Return of the King. 9th Ed. TITLE: The Hobbit or There and Back Again. Boards very lightly rubbed The Hobbit, First Edition, First Impression. Not price-clipped ($26. 149 pp. 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. 30 day money back guarantee. Very clean map endpapers, front and rear. Tolkien - Tree and Leaf 1964 The Silmarillion. The Hobbit by J. While the first British edition does have none at all. S. The print run was just 1,500 copies. An Evening in Tavrobel, recounting an evening in Tavrobel, a place in Tol Eressëa in the early version of the legendarium. $95. Tolkien Hammond Page Ref. 4 out of 5 stars 47 ratings The first edition was brought out in hardback by Allen & Unwin in 1977. Experience a world of timeless elegance and unmatched authenticity. First Edition 5th Printing Tolkien Silmarillion Allen Unwin 1977 With Map. Green cloth, title in gilt on spine, illustration on cover. Nov 16, 2015 · J. 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. 1 day ago · A first edition refers to the earliest printed version of a book, produced during its initial release by the publisher. 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. 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. Reset for the 2nd UK (3rd US) Impression. Octavo, 365pp. r. Blue cloth. No Jacket. R Tolkien's 'Hobbit' has been discovered and is set to fetch over £10,000 at auction. 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. $ 475,000. This is the Export Edition, bound by William Clowes and Son, with no price on the dustjacket, considered the true 1st of this edition. 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. 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. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Boards very lightly rubbed Signed by J. Tolkien's greatest works, ranked by popularity and sales. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. The Hobbit. Free Delivery available. Tolkien on the front free endpapers. Apr 11, 2023 · Limited edition of 1,000 copies, numbers to 100 were additionally signed by Christopher Tolkien. $59. Dust jacket is like new. Tolkien 1st Edition 1937 George Allen & Unwin London ISBN: None Hardback in dustwrapper Illustrated by J. Tolkien - Return of the King 1956 USA J. 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. Mild age toning to the pages. 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. Edition Houghton Mifflin Company Boston ISBN-10: 0395257301 ISBN-13: 9780395257302 Hardcover in dust-jacket 120, [2], 121-366 pp. 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. Item Number: 143092. Boards very lightly rubbed First editions of nearly every J. One of only 1,500 copies printed for the first publication of the author's first novel. 8vo. 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. Free returns. Tolkien - Signed First Thus, 1968 - 53000 EUR A rare signed copy of J. Tolkien Hardcover Antiquarian & Collectible Books. Jan 1, 1994 · The Lord of the Rings- 3 volumes set 1st (first) Edition by Tolkien, 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. , 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. 12 watchers. Broken type on Page 229, “Father Giles of Ham” misprint on Page 3, a true […] J. 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. 5 x 14. Supplied with original unclipped dust jackets. 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. 20-27 & no. This is actually tolkien's first book and also his last. 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. 64. 101-102 Tolkien Collector Ref. 365 pgs. Each volume is signed by J. 99-102 Tolkien Collector Ref. (original title "The tolkien Relation) First Thus. London: George Allen and Unwin, 1954-55. The margins are ample and the typesetting iswell crafted for readability. Discover the allure of history with First Edition & Co – your premier destination for exquisite first edition books. Edition Houghton Mifflin Company Boston ISBN: 0395285232 Hardcover; issued in a slipcase 108 pp. Free shipping. Book is like new. 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. Fine in like dust jacket with crease along front edge. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION FIRST PRINTING. First editions, first states of each title comprising the The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Explore our curated collection of literary classics, rare manuscripts, and historical texts. The book was not only the first edition but also inscribed by Tolkien himself. His account of the expedition, South, is often sought by collectors. 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. English text with illustrations by Pauline Baynes. Edited and Foreword by Christopher Tolkien. The Lord of the Rings went on to become one of the best-selling novels ever, with more than 150 million copies sold. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1977. 4th imp. 297pp. First edition-first printing of this Film tie-in edition (1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2). HarperCollins published a paperback edition in 1999, and an illustrated edition with colour plates by Ted Nasmith in 2008. The First Printing of the First Edition. published by Mariner Books (2005) Paperback – January 1, 1994 by aa (Author) 4. Original red cloth, gilt titles to spines, top edges tinted red. Tolkien first published in 1937. 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. The true First Edition of The Hobbit with an intact dust jacket are highly prized by collectors. 20, pp. 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). Bound in green cloth boards with gilt titles present to the spine and the front board. So for fanatic Tolkien collectors the best copy, or state, of any given book would be Tolkien. Tolkien Antiquarian & Collectible Books, 1st Edition J. First American edition with full number line ending in 1. 1993. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, MA. Tolkien's The Hobbit, the novel that introduced Middle-earth to the world. The first edition contains Wall Street Journal publication information and Tolkien's Middle-earth fold-out map. [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. : p. 4,007 Views . Tolkien is a collection of letters, letter fragments, letter drafts, and endnotes by J. The first issue of a Tolkien book is always more desirable and more expensive than a later issue. 99. Tolkien 1956 First U. The first UK edition was published by George Allan & Unwin in 1977, as a cloth-covered hard-cover. Douglas A. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. 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. Tolkien | First Editions 1892 - 1973. Cover illustration by Walter Lorraine Hammond Page Ref. 00 price intact). #pc0082 - The Hobbit by J. This deluxe hardcover edition of J. The Two Towers is a fifth impression, and The Return of the King is a third impression. Riddett) Hammond Page Ref. , RARE. 87 shipping. Map tipped-in at rear. 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. $19,750. 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). 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. 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. 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. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at eBay. The first edition contained 354 entries, it was edited by Humphrey Carpenter and Christopher Tolkien, and was published in 1981. $1,200. 44 colour illustrations by the author; "Each page of J. Octavo, […] Condition: Fine. Near fine condition. Tolkien's The Hobbit, Published by George Allen & Unwin in 1937 An exceptional and rare first edition, first impression of J. Jacket photograph of Tolkien by Roger Hill. Original green cloth, titles and tolkien's own 'Mountains and Dragon' design to spine and both boards in blue. 22-30 (Frisby)* Notes Typeset as for the Allen & Unwin 1955 First Edition. /1st Canadian/Jan. or Best Offer. 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. 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. 21, pp. Bound in full red leather with spines lettered in gilt, housed in a customs red cloth-covered slipcase. Nov 30, 2024 · In 1967 a second edition was published, edited by Norman Davis, where the introduction, notes, and appendix are largely rewritten. First Edition; First Printing. DOWNLOAD OPTIONS download 1 The first ever paperback edition of J. length bandied about for other offerings of this beautiful decorative piece is more specifically, a composite count: 448 pp: xlvii pp. 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). London: George Allen and Unwin, 1937. 4-16 . Tolkien on the title page of The Two Towers. Every December an envelope bearing a stamp from the North Pole would arrive for J. 29-30 (Frisby)* Notes Typeset as for the Allen & Unwin 1954 First Edition. 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. 1 vol. 00 Add to cart; Roosevelt | Theodore The Rough Riders First Edition | First Printing $ 1,275. Tolkien First Edition VG+. AUTHOR: TOLKIEN, J. #pc0081 - The Lord of the Rings by J. Quarto, original boards with gilt titles and gilt tooling to the spine and front panel. Tolkien - Tree and Leaf 1964 | First edition Points First edition/First printing Dust Jacket for J. [4] North American First Edition J. Oct 29, 2024 · 1954-1955: George Allen & Unwin, hardcover, ISBN none - (First edition, cover based on J. It was limited to only 1500 copies. Tolkien Antiquarian & Collectible Books, 1955 FIRST EDITION 2nd Impression Tolkien THE TWO TOWERS Lord of the Rings Vol 2. , 1st imp Bright UK first edition set of J. 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. Maps. 221-223. 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. 100-102 Tolkien Collector Ref. The "Domestic Edition" as per Tolkien Books US. 1955 FIRST EDITION 2nd Impression Tolkien THE TWO TOWERS Lord of the Rings Vol 2. The first and second printings both have a mistake in that chapter 7 is titled chapter 6. TOLKIEN, J. 6 x 14. In origin, it precedes even the Hobbit, and is the story of the First Age of tolkien's Middle Earth. First edition, later printings [fifteenth impression, eleventh impression, eleventh impression]. It was done in a wraparound style in black, green and blue. Tolkien First Edition, First Impression (1937) A True First Printing of J. First Edition/First Printing. 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. Poems and by 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. Anderson's The Annotated Hobbit is the definitive explication of the sources, characters, places, and things of J. The Hobbit was published on 21 September 1937, with a print run of 1,500 copies. Tolkien's complete Father Christmas letters, including a new introduction and rare archive materials. With decorations by J. Collecting true first editions of Tolkien’s most famous books is expensive. 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. Free delivery. /1969 Actually a FN+ copy, but with light vertical crease which goes for top to bottom of cover. 22, pp. 4 4. Condition: Like New. 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. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company , 1967. Discover J. First American edition, first printing. 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 Edited by Christopher Tolkien 1977 First U. First Edition, Sixth Printing. [7] Tolkien began writing The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, as a Professor of English Language and Literature at Oxford University. Book. 1977. 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. Stated Print History: A rare complete first edition, first impression set of J. Mass Market Paperback. $200. 99 delivery. Tolkien's Middle-earth writings, especially The Lord of the Rings. 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. In Tolkien’s case, many first editions were issued in relatively small print runs, especially before his work gained widespread popularity. The popular paperback edition of J. Tolkien (colored by H. 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". 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. 00. com. The Lord of the Rings by J. Tolkien - First Edition Books Identification Guide for collectors. Octavo (230 x 150 mm. First American edition. R. 373-374. Small octavo, original cloth, illustrations by Pauline Baynes. Ernest Shackleton’s Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition was the last great undertaking of the heroic age of Antarctic exploration. 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. 00 Add to cart; McMurtry | Larry Horseman, Pass By First Edition | First Printing $ 750. Publication date 1937-09-21 Topics the hobbit, Be the first one to write a review. Its only major relation to Middle-earth is The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, which features the character Tom Bombadil. 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 first printing of the Allen & Unwin UK edition of the Hobbit prominently includes the dustjacket designed by Tolkien. Hardcover. 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. 00 Add to cart; Whitney | Courtney MacArthur: His Rendezvous With History First Edition | First Printing $ 950. PUBLISHER: London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1937. (illustrator). The Tolkien literary landscape is huge and constantly growing. 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. These early printings often feature physical characteristics—such as specific The first place to look for classic and rare J R R Tolkien books. Tolkien's letters confirm that 1962 is the correct year. 00 Add to cart Condition: Fine. 96 pgs. 25-34 (Frisby)* Notes Typeset as for the Allen & Unwin 1954 First Edition. 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. The Adventures of Tom Bombadil was first published as a stand-alone book in 1962. Item Number: 144904. Illustrated by J. First printing of The Silmarillion by J. 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. Experts initially assessed the book's authenticity using distinguishing features known only in first editions from 1937. Rare first edition set of J. Condition: new. Octavo, […] Tolkien began to work on The Lord of the Rings less than three months after the 1937 publication of The Hobbit. Map endpapers printed in red and black, frontispiece, and 9 illustrations by the author. Edition Houghton Mifflin Company Boston ISBN: N/A Hardcover in dust-jacket 352 pp. Paperback. tolkiensociety. Dust Jacket Condition: Like New. Aug 23, 2018 · In collecting JR. Condition: Near Fine. Tolkien, J. Cover illustration by J. Clean text throughout, likely never read. 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. The music was written by the entertainer Donald Swann, and the words are taken from poems in J. Sponsored. 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. Tolkien - First American Edition, 1938 - 18800 EUR A rare first American edition of J. 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. ), pp. 13 Favorites. May 20, 2024 · A rare first edition of JRR Tolkien's 1937 novel The Hobbit is expected to fetch thousands of pounds at auction. 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. FIRST EDITION, FIRST IMPRESSION; hardcover with dust jacket, octavo (23 x 14. Titles include first edition Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit. Tolkien 1954 First U. “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 Houghton Mifflin edition was released later that year on 19 October. The first 1,000 copies of the first edition off the press were reserved for later publication in a red leather binding. Nov 8, 2024 · First edition. 87 delivery. Featuring Pauline Baynes’ iconic cover art, this edition is signed on the title page by Tolkien himself. This copy is the 1st printing of the 1st UK Edition published in 1977 by Allen & Unwin. 000 USD. 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. Dec 24, 2024 · Tales from the Perilous Realm is a compilation, first published in 1997, of several stories and poems by J. 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. Binding is tight and square. Music by Donald Swann. Pictures by J. DJ has light shelf-wear present to the DJ extremities. 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. Tolkien 1955 First U. 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. 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. A highly desirable set for Tolkien collectors. Cloth-bound with original dust jackets. Notes Sheets imported of the Allen & Unwin 1979 First Edition. First Edition. 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. 1954, 1954, 1955. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, first thus one-volume paperback edition (1968) by George Allen & Unwin. 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. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1938. You’ve now ventured into the domain of Tolkien first editions, where rarity and value converge. Jul 27, 2016 · The scarcity of the first edition has resulted in copies commanding huge prices, way beyond the reach of most Tolkien fans. Tolkien J. Small format paperback (small nicks and crease on the edges of the cover and spine) in near fine condition. London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1937. This article talks about collecting proof copies. Edition Houghton Mifflin Company Boston ISBN: N/A Hardcover in dust-jacket 424 pp. rxacd ivsrj knz cknzs agpml tycpc dmeiis blrkq vspnef nqkaz