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Realms of Tolkien: Images of Middle-earth - First US Edition, First Printing 1996
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HarperPrism, 1996; stated “First printing: November 1996” with a complete 10–1 number line.

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Realms of Tolkien: Images of Middle-earth - First US Edition, First Printing 1996


HarperPrism, 1996; stated “First printing: November 1996” with a complete 10–1 number line.



This substantial colour art book pairs passages from Tolkien's writings with full-page paintings by Alan Lee, John Howe, Ted Nasmith, Inger Edelfeldt, Cor Blok and many other international artists. The contents include atmospheric, dramatic and stylistically varied visions of scenes from The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion.

Hardback in the original pictorial dust jacket, retaining the US$30 / CAN$44.95 price label. ISBN 0-06-105532-8.

Condition: A clean, square copy with light shelf and edge wear to the glossy dust jacket and only minor handling visible to the book. The illustrated pages appear clean and bright.

The photographs show the exact copy offered.

A vivid first printing of one of the most ambitious surveys of modern Middle-earth art.

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