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Essays and Studies Vol. XIV, 1st Edition 1929, J.R.R. Tolkien's Ancrene Wisse and Hali Meiðhad
#ei0004 - Essays and Studies Vol. XIV, 1st Edition 1929, J.R.R. Tolkien's Ancrene Wisse and Hali Meiðhad - 525 EUR

First edition of Essays and Studies Vol. XIV (1929), featuring J.R.R. Tolkien’s scholarly essay on Ancrene Wisse and Hali Meiðhad. Published by Clarendon Press, Oxford. This copy lacks the original dust jacket..

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#nh0004 - Reports Of The Research Committee Of The Society Of Antiquaries Of London No Ix – 950 GBP

Report On The Excavation Of The Prehistoric, Roman, And Post Roman Site On Lyndey Park, Gloucestershire Oxford University Press 1932.
Contains: "The Name Nodens" by Prof J R R Tolkien.

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight 1st Edition, 3rd Impression – 1936
#ei0002 - Sir Gawain and the Green Knight 1st Edition, 3rd Impression – 1936 - SOLD

Third impression of the first edition of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, a critical scholarly edition first published in 1930 by J.R.R. Tolkien and E.V. Gordon.

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Beowulf: The Monsters and the Critics 1st Edition, 3rd Impression – 1960
#ei0007 - Beowulf: The Monsters and the Critics 1st Edition, 3rd Impression – 1960 - SOLD

Beowulf: The Monsters and the Critics, 1st edition, 3rd impression, a lecture by J.R.R. Tolkien, originally delivered to the British Academy in 1936. A foundational piece in Beowulf studies..

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo by J.R.R. Tolkien - First Edition, 1975
#pc0091 - Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo by J.R.R. Tolkien - First Edition, 1975 - 400 EUR

A classic translation by J.R.R. Tolkien, this first edition (1975) of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo presents his masterful renditions of three medieval English poems. Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd, this edition is a highly sought-after collector’s item..

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo by J.R.R. Tolkien - First American Edition, 1975
#pc0090 - Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo by J.R.R. Tolkien - First American Edition, 1975 - 80 EUR

A beautiful and collectible edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s translations of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo, three of the greatest works of Middle English literature. This first American edition (1975) was published by Houghton Mifflin Company and features Tolkien’s lyrical translation, making these classic medieval texts accessible to modern readers.

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The Old English Exodus by J.R.R. Tolkien - First Edition, 1981 - Edited by Joan Turville-Petre
#pc0089 - The Old English Exodus by J.R.R. Tolkien - First Edition, 1981 - Edited by Joan Turville-Petre - 1450 EUR

A rare and scholarly work by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Old English Exodus presents his meticulous analysis, translation, and commentary on the Old English poetic retelling of the biblical Exodus. Edited by Joan Turville-Petre, this edition is the first and only printing from 1981, published by Oxford at the Clarendon Press.

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Finn and Hengest by J.R.R. Tolkien - First Edition, 1982 - Edited by Alan Bliss
#pc0087 - Finn and Hengest by J.R.R. Tolkien - First Edition, 1982 - Edited by Alan Bliss - 760 EUR

A significant scholarly work by J.R.R. Tolkien, Finn and Hengest: The Fragment and the Episode, edited by Alan Bliss, was first published in 1982 by George Allen & Unwin. This book presents Tolkien’s insightful analysis of the Finnsburg Fragment and its role in Anglo-Saxon history and literature. A foundational text for Tolkien scholars and medievalists alike.

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Finn and Hengest by J.R.R. Tolkien - First American Edition, 1983 - Edited by Alan Bliss
#pc0086 - Finn and Hengest by J.R.R. Tolkien - First American Edition, 1983 - Edited by Alan Bliss - 320 EUR

A rare and important scholarly work, Finn and Hengest: The Fragment and the Episode contains Tolkien’s deep analysis of two Old English texts. This first American edition from 1983, edited by Alan Bliss, was published by Houghton Mifflin. The book presents Tolkien’s extensive linguistic and historical research on the story of Finn and Hengest, two central figures in Anglo-Saxon history and literature.

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The Monsters and the Critics and Other Essays by J.R.R. Tolkien - First Edition - Edited by Christopher Tolkien
#pc0088 - The Monsters and the Critics and Other Essays by J.R.R. Tolkien - First Edition - Edited by Christopher Tolkien - 760 EUR

A first edition of The Monsters and the Critics and Other Essays, a collection of J.R.R. Tolkien’s scholarly works on medieval literature. Edited by Christopher Tolkien and published by George Allen & Unwin in 1983, this volume brings together Tolkien’s most important academic essays, including his renowned Beowulf: The Monsters and the Critics, which significantly influenced Beowulf studies.

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Beowulf and the Critics by J.R.R. Tolkien - Third Printing, 2005 - Edited by Michael D.C. Drout
#pc0085 - Beowulf and the Critics by J.R.R. Tolkien - Third Printing, 2005 - Edited by Michael D.C. Drout - 200 EUR

A highly regarded scholarly work, Beowulf and the Critics presents J.R.R. Tolkien’s groundbreaking analysis of Beowulf. This is the third printing from 2005, edited by Michael D.C. Drout and published by the Medieval and Renaissance Texts and Studies (MRTS). The book provides deep insight into Tolkien’s academic legacy and his influence on medieval scholarship. A must-have for serious collectors and Tolkien enthusiasts.

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