Custom bound Tolkien books - Tolkien Fine bindings

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< visit also the Custom Cloth Bindings which are still for sale in the Tolkien Rare Book Store

	#CLP0208 - The lord of the Rings, first one-volume edition from 1968 signed by the author on the title page – sold 1968 1st one-volume UK Edition The Lord of the Rings, signed by J.R.R. Tolkien, beautifully bound set in Full Red Leather with the "Ring & Eye" design stamped to the front. Looks magnificent. A touch of Magic by The Chelsea Bindery! > Enquire about this book
	#CLP0068 - 1958 The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien 10th UK rebound edition in custom slipcase - sold Superbly rebound in full green morocco by the Cottage Bindery in Bath. > Enquire about this book
	#000106 - 11th Imp UK Hobbit - Rebound - sold An excellent copy of a highly collectable book, for the discriminating collector. > Enquire about this book
	#000605 - The Hobbit, 1937 2nd impression, rebound with Tolkien's Dragon motif - sold One of only 1877 copies of the original 2300 that survived the bombing of London in November 1940. > Enquire about this book
	#000664 - The Lord of the Rings, Custom Full Terra Cotta Morocco Leather Binding, featuring Tengwar Script - sold A true Tolkien Collector's dream set. > Enquire about this book
	#000547 - 1st Edition, 1st Impression of The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien, newly rebound in full leather with matching clamshell case - sold One of only 1500 copies of the original print run, which sold out within months of it's release. > Enquire about this book
	#000553 - The Silmarillion, Custom Fine Binding, Tengwar Title & Author, slipcased - SOLD First Edition, 1st impression, William Clowes & Sons printers. This copy has been newly rebound in full Dark Blue morocco leather. > Enquire about this book
	#000502 - Custom Clam Shell Case for 'Songs for the Philologists' - SOLD A Custom Quarter Leather and Hand Marbled Paper covered Clam Shell Case for 1 of the rare Songs for the Philologists, by J.R.R. Tolkien. > Enquire about this book
	#000552 - The Silmarillion, Custom Fine Binding with Tengwar Title & Author, slipcased - SOLD First Edition, 1st impression, William Clowes & Sons printers. This copy has been newly rebound in full Terra Cotta morocco leather. > Enquire about this book FIND SIMILAR BOOKS
	#000421 - The Lord of the Rings, 1st Edition, 1st impression Allen & Unwin - Custom Fine Binding - sold A beautiful design, executed by one of America's premier binders. All are very clean and bright with no foxing to any pages, and with no writing or signatures. Fantastic looking set, with a classic design. > Enquire about this book
	#000586 - The Lord of the Rings, 1st UK Edtion, 1st impression set, with Custom Fine Binding, featuring Tengwar Script - sold The set is fully rebound in Crimson Morocco Leather, all edges trimmed and gilded, with Gilt stamped design of Tolkiens original line drawing "The Gates of Moria", split between the spines of the three volumes. > Enquire about this book
	#CLP0063 - 1957 1st UK Edition The Lord of The Rings by JRR Tolkien. Beautifully rebound 7/5/3 set signed edition.- SOLD The Fellowship of The Ring. Seventh Impression October 1957. Signed by Professor Tolkien to the title page in his flowing style. > Enquire about this book
	#000315 - 1937 2nd Imp Allen & Unwin Hobbit, Newly Rebound Green Leather & full leather clamshell case. - SOLD One of only 1877 copies of the original 2300 that survived the bombing of London in November 1940. > Enquire about this book
	#000089 - 6th imp UK Hobbit - rebound w/full leather case - SOLD The 6th impression (overall) published in 1954, or 2nd impression of the 2nd Edition (1951) of The Hobbit. > Enquire about this book
	#000238 - 1st US Hobbit 1st imp 1st State 1938 - SOLD Newly rebound in full dark green morocco leather, a beautiful copy of an extremely collectable book. This is the 1st Edition, 1st Impression, 1st State, with the Bowing Hobbit on the title page.
	#000088 - 3rd UK impression The Hobbit - Rebound with full leather slipcase - SOLD Third impression The Hobbit, by George Allen & Unwin, published 1942.
	#000286 - 1st UK Edition Lord of the Rings - Rebound in Dark Green Leather - Gates of Moria style - SOLD All first impressions, the rarest Lord of the Rings, fully rebound in Dark Forest Green Morocco Leather, all edges trimmed and gilded.
	#000285 - 1st Edition 1st Imp Lord of the Rings Burgundy Rebound Set - SOLD The Fellowship of the Ring is a 1st impression published 1954. The Two Towers is a 1st impression dated 1954. The Return of the King is a 1st impression dated 1955, true 1st State without the signature mark '4' or the infamous slipped type.
	#000196 - 1968 Allen & Unwin Single Volume edition - rebound in black leather with red labels - SOLD The scarcest of all the original Allen & Unwin 1st Editions, as well as the Houghton Mifflin issues
	#000181 - Signed by JRR Tolkien on the Half Title page - 1968 18th imp UK Hobbit - SOLD Fourth printing of the 3rd Edition, or 18th printing overall, was published in 1968, signed by J.R.R. Tolkien on the half title page. A Very Good copy of an extremely collectable book.
	#000253 - 1st Edition 2nd imp. UK Hobbit 1937 - SOLD Newly rebound in dark green morocco leather. Second impression published 1937, same year as 1st impression.
	#000195 - 1946 4th imp Allen & Unwin The Hobbit - Fine rebound copy - SOLD Fourth impression of the Hobbit published in 1946. This copy has been elegantly rebound in full Black Morocco leather.
	#000140 - 1st UK LotR's Rebound "Ring & Eye"- Black Leather "Signed"- w/leather slipcase - SOLD George Allen & Unwin, 1954/54/55 1st UK Edition. This set contains a cut signature of J.R.R. Tolkien, mounted and hinged, in front of the title page.
	#000075 - 1st US Lotr's 1st impressions - rebound Green leather "Gates of Moria" - w/leather case - SOLD Houghton Mifflin, 1954/55/56 1st US Edition Lord of the Rings.
	#000180 - Signed by JRR Tolkien - 1968 1st 1 Volume Paperback & Letter from Allen & Unwin - SOLD First UK One Volume Paperback Edition, published 1968, signed by J.R.R. Tolkien on the title page. Also includes a letter on Allen & Unwin letterhead confirming the shipment of the signed copy to the original owner.
	#000073 - 1st UK Lotr's 1st imp., rebound Green Ring & Eye - full leather case - SOLD George Allen & Unwin, 1954/54/55 1st UK Edition The Lord of the Rings.
	#000050 - 1st US LotR's - Burgandy Leather - 1st impressions w/full leather case - SOLD Full-Leather. No Jacket. 8vo - over 7≤" - 9≤" tall. Houghton Mifflin , 1954/1955/1956 1st US Edition, all 1st impressions with date on the Title Pages.
	#000074 - 1st UK Lotr's 1st imp, Tipped in Tolkien Signature, Gates of Moria rebound black leather full clamshell case - SOLD George Allen & Unwin, 1954/54/55 1st UK Edition The Lord of the Rings.
	#000231 - Early UK Lord of the Rings 5th/4th/5th rebound - SOLD The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring, 5th impression published February 1956. The Two Towers, 4th impression published 1956. The Return of the King, 5th impression published 1959.

The Tolkien Library Store always has a large amount of rare and collectible Tolkien books up for sale. The books in the Tolkien Library Store always have a high collectible value and are of the finest on the market. Tolkien books available include both the UK and US editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, and Signed / Numbered / Limited Editions.

Rare Tolkien items are also available, including books and letters signed by Tolkien, proof copies and books from Tolkiens personal library.

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