J.R.R. Tolkien book shop - custom Lord of the Rings rebindings

Tolkien Library Store - Custom Cloth Bindings - Lord of the Rings Custom Fine Bindings

Published by Harper Collins in 1999 this gift set holds a hardcover edition of The Silmarillion, map of Beleriand, booklet with background to The Silmarillion, poster and cd with Christopher Tolkien reading Beren and Luthien

#clp0913 - The Lord of the Rings, George Allen & Unwin, 1954/54/55 1st UK Edition. Rebound set. - € 18.500

The true 1st Printing of the Lord of the Rings, a beautiful rebound set, executed by Temple Bindery, Temple Bookbinders of Oxford..

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#clp0914 - The Lord of the Rings, George Allen & Unwin, 1954/54/55 1st UK Edition. Rebound set. - SOLD

The true 1st Printing of the Lord of the Rings, a beautiful rebound set, executed by Temple Bindery, Temple Bookbinders of Oxford..

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#clp1106 - The Lord of the Rings – Early Impressions in Custom Leather Binding - € 2.800

Early UK impressions (1956–1958) of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, rebound in three parts in full leather with Tolkien’s emblem and gilt edges. A unique collector set.

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#sob0001 - The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings — first Polish editions, 1960–1963 — 4030 EUR

Four volumes in custom full-leather bindings, with gilt decoration and a presentation case. Maria Skibniewska’s Polish translations. Ownership stamp and minor wear to the map edges.

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#sob0002 - The Lord of the Rings — first Polish edition, 1961–1963, custom leather bindings — 3022 EUR

The complete three-volume first Polish edition, rebound in decorated full leather with a matching case. One map is a professionally made reproduction.

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#sob0007 - The Lord of the Rings — Alan Lee illustrated, 1991, custom leather binding, no. 3 — 1511 EUR

A one-volume illustrated Lord of the Rings with metal corners, decorative metal fittings and a hand-painted fore-edge. Number 3 in the planned 100-copy custom binding series.

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#sob0008 - The Lord of the Rings — Alan Lee illustrated, 1991, custom leather binding, no. 4 — 1511 EUR

A one-volume illustrated Lord of the Rings with metal corners, decorative metal fittings and a hand-painted fore-edge. Number 4 in the planned 100-copy custom binding series.

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#sob0010 - Le Seigneur des Anneaux — French, Alan Lee illustrated, 1992, custom leather binding — 806 EUR

France Loisirs’ one-volume French edition, rebound in decorated full leather with coloured edges and decorative endpapers. Number 5 in the French custom binding series.

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#sob0024 - The Lord of the Rings — Polish, Alan Lee illustrated, custom leather binding — made to order — 600 EUR

Amber’s 2001 one-volume Polish edition, translated by Maria and Cezary Frąc. Made to order in decorated full leather; indicative production time up to 30 days, subject to confirmation.

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#jba0001 - The Lord of the Rings – Fine Full Morocco Binding – Highdown Bindery (2025) – Early UK Impressions – 3 Volume Set in Slipcase - 3995 EUR

A finely bound three-volume set of The Lord of the Rings, early UK impressions (11th, 5th, 4th), rebound in 2025 by Highdown Bindery in full forest green morocco with hand-finished details, marbled endpapers, and custom slipcase.

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#clp1103 - The Lord of the Rings - 1968 1st One-Volume Edition in Custom Leather Binding - € 2.200

First printing of the 1968 one-volume edition of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. Custom full leather binding with gilt edges and slipcase. Rare collector item.

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#clp1105 - The Lord of the Rings - 1962–1963 Early Impressions in Custom Leather Binding - € 2.600

Fine rebound set of early Second Edition impressions of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. Full burgundy leather binding with gilt spine and maps included. Elegant and collectible.

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#clp1104 - The Lord of the Rings - UK Second Edition Leather Rebound Set - € 1.500

Beautifully rebound second edition set of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. Full green leather with raised bands and marbled endpapers. Includes maps. A striking collector set.

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#sdb00036 - Lord of the Rings. Allen & Unwin 1st edition set - sold
Immaculate leather rebind with a design to the front boards to represent the nine members of the Fellowship.

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#sdb00035 - Lord of the Rings. Readers Union, London, 1960. Full leather rebind. - sold

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#clp0065 - 1968 Allen & Unwin Single Volume edition - rebound in black leather with red labels - sold
The full black leather binding features tolkien's "Ring and Eye" design, from the original dust jackets, with Title and Author gilt stamped on the front boards.
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#sdb00046 - A Readers Union set (1960) rebound in purple cloth boards and purple leather spine and corners - sold

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#sob0003 - The Lord of the Rings trilogy and A Reader’s Companion — custom leather bindings, no. 8 — 2015 EUR

The three-volume trilogy with A Reader’s Companion, in full-leather bindings with raised bands, gilt decoration and coloured page edges. Number 8 in the custom binding series.

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#sob0004 - The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings — Alan Lee illustrated, fore-edge paintings, no. 10 — 1511 EUR

A matching two-volume English-language set in decorated full leather, with hand-painted fore-edges. Both volumes are numbered 10 in the custom binding series.

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#sob0006 - The Lord of the Rings — Alan Lee illustrated, leather binding with metalwork and fore-edge painting, no. 80 — 1511 EUR

The complete trilogy in one volume, in custom full leather with metal corners and a clasp on a leather strap. Hand-painted fore-edge; binding-series number 80.

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#sob0013 - The Lord of the Rings — Alan Lee illustrated, custom full-leather binding, no. 82 — 705 EUR

The English-language trilogy in one volume, with Alan Lee’s illustrations, raised bands, decorated covers, coloured page edges and marbled endpapers. Binding-series number 82.

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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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