The Silmarillion, by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Christopher Tolkien, London.
This copy is signed to the front free endpaper by the Editor, Christopher Tolkien.

This is the UK 1st printed edition, 1st impression, bound by Billings & Sons, the UK domestic edition not for export. This edition does have the price printed on the dustjacket, L4.95 (bps). The book is in Near Fine condition, with a few nearly invisible foxing marks to the endpapers.
Dark Blue topstain a little dusty, pages are clean and bright, no bent corners or markings to note.
The dustjacket is unfaded, showing some minor rubbing, but no tears or loss whatsoever. The front flap is creased where it has been folded over in the book. Embossed name to lower corner of ffep, and address label to top corner.

No other names or writing, besides Christopher tolkien's neatly signed name.

The original map is present and in excellent shape, no tears, marks or extra folds. Overall a very nice example of tolkien's lifelong passion, put together and edited by his son, after his death.

Price includes a custom quarter leather and marbled paper clamshell case to house and protect this lovely and significant copy.

Digital photo's available, inquire if interested.

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