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#clp0189ba - Essays Presented to Charles Williams – 1947 Uncorrected Proof Copy - SOLD
Scarce uncorrected proof copy of Essays Presented to Charles Williams, 1947. Contains Tolkien’s 'On Fairy-Stories'. Original red wrappers. Early state collectible Inklings title.
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Scarce uncorrected proof copy of Essays Presented to Charles Williams, 1947. Contains Tolkien’s 'On Fairy-Stories'. Original red wrappers. Early state collectible Inklings title.
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#clp0118 - The Fellowship of the Ring proof copy - SOLD
In terms of importance, there are very few Tolkien books which could compare with this proof.
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#clp0189az - Farmer Giles of Ham - 1965 Fourth Impression with Fifth Impression Jacket & US Review Slip - SOLD
Unusual 1965 copy of Tolkien's Farmer Giles of Ham with a fourth impression book and a fifth impression dust jacket. Includes rare Houghton Mifflin review slip and 'Horn Book' stamp, suggesting early US promotional distribution of a UK-printed edition.
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Unusual 1965 copy of Tolkien's Farmer Giles of Ham with a fourth impression book and a fifth impression dust jacket. Includes rare Houghton Mifflin review slip and 'Horn Book' stamp, suggesting early US promotional distribution of a UK-printed edition.
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#clp0049 - Uncorrected Proof Copy of the Hobbit, Allen and Uwin, 1966 - SOLD
J.R.R.Tolkien the Hobbit proofs are very rare to find and extremely rare Tolkien collectables.
This one with tolkiens name misspelled on the front cover and title page.
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J.R.R.Tolkien the Hobbit proofs are very rare to find and extremely rare Tolkien collectables.
This one with tolkiens name misspelled on the front cover and title page.
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#clp0189m - The Hobbit Heritage of Literature Edition Uncorrected Proof 1966 - SOLD
Advance Uncorrected Proof of The Hobbit, Heritage of Literature Edition, Longmans, London.
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Advance Uncorrected Proof of The Hobbit, Heritage of Literature Edition, Longmans, London.
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#clp0189af - Smith of Wootton Major Proof Copy UK 1967- 2550 EUR
Rare proof copy of Smith of Wootton Major by J.R.R. Tolkien, illustrated by Pauline Baynes. Published by George Allen & Unwin in 1967. Unique early state with misprinted publication date.
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Rare proof copy of Smith of Wootton Major by J.R.R. Tolkien, illustrated by Pauline Baynes. Published by George Allen & Unwin in 1967. Unique early state with misprinted publication date.
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#clp0189ax - Smith of Wootton Major - George Allen & Unwin Ltd Uncorrected Proof - 3250 EUR
Uncorrected proof of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Smith of Wootton Major (with Pauline Baynes illustrations). Issued by George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1975 second printing, scarce proof-state copy in orange wrappers.
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Uncorrected proof of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Smith of Wootton Major (with Pauline Baynes illustrations). Issued by George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1975 second printing, scarce proof-state copy in orange wrappers.
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#clp0189bq - Rare Uncorrected Proof Copy — Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl and Sir Orfeo (1975) by J.R.R. Tolkien - SOLD
Extremely scarce uncorrected proof copy of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl and Sir Orfeo translated by J.R.R. Tolkien. Issued by George Allen & Unwin in 1975 in red paper wraps. Includes laid-in compliments slip from rare book dealer Julian Nangle.
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Extremely scarce uncorrected proof copy of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl and Sir Orfeo translated by J.R.R. Tolkien. Issued by George Allen & Unwin in 1975 in red paper wraps. Includes laid-in compliments slip from rare book dealer Julian Nangle.
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#clp0189ay - Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo - Houghton Mifflin Uncorrected Proof - 900 EUR
Uncorrected proof of J.R.R. Tolkien’s translations of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo. Issued by Houghton Mifflin in 1975. A very scarce pre-publication copy in green wraps..
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Uncorrected proof of J.R.R. Tolkien’s translations of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo. Issued by Houghton Mifflin in 1975. A very scarce pre-publication copy in green wraps..
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#clp0189aw - The Silmarillion - Houghton Mifflin Uncorrected Proof - 10500 EUR
Extremely rare uncorrected proof of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion, edited by Christopher Tolkien. Issued in 1977 by Houghton Mifflin prior to the official release.
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Extremely rare uncorrected proof of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion, edited by Christopher Tolkien. Issued in 1977 by Houghton Mifflin prior to the official release.
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#clp0189be - The Silmarillion - Clowes Dummy Copy - George Allen & Unwin 1977 - 1800 EUR
Rare Clowes dummy copy of The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien, issued by George Allen & Unwin in 1977. Variant 1 — 32 pages printed. Internal pre-publication sample with unfinished interior and unpriced dust jacket.
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Rare Clowes dummy copy of The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien, issued by George Allen & Unwin in 1977. Variant 1 — 32 pages printed. Internal pre-publication sample with unfinished interior and unpriced dust jacket.
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#clp0189bf - The Silmarillion - Clowes Dummy Copy - George Allen & Unwin 1977 - 2950 EUR
Rare Clowes dummy copy of The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien, issued by George Allen & Unwin in 1977. Variant 1 (printed to page 32) with rare priced domestic dust jacket.
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Rare Clowes dummy copy of The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien, issued by George Allen & Unwin in 1977. Variant 1 (printed to page 32) with rare priced domestic dust jacket.
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#clp0189bt - The Silmarillion — 1977 Clowes 'Dummy A' Variant - George Allen & Unwin - 6000 EUR
Previously undocumented 'Dummy A' variant of The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien. A Clowes-bound proof or dummy copy with unique ISBN imprint, incomplete chapter list and partial text.
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Previously undocumented 'Dummy A' variant of The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien. A Clowes-bound proof or dummy copy with unique ISBN imprint, incomplete chapter list and partial text.
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#clp0189bk - The Silmarillion - First American Edition with Press Release & Booklet - Houghton Mifflin 1977 - 2550 EUR
First American edition of The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1977. Includes rare original press release and extremely scarce promotional booklet issued to reviewers.
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First American edition of The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1977. Includes rare original press release and extremely scarce promotional booklet issued to reviewers.
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#clp0189br - Tolkien: A Biography - Houghton Mifflin Uncorrected Proof with Publisher Material - SOLD
Rare uncorrected proof copy of Tolkien: A Biography by Humphrey Carpenter, issued by Houghton Mifflin in 1977. Includes original advance press sheet and internal review form. A highly collectible Tolkien item.
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Rare uncorrected proof copy of Tolkien: A Biography by Humphrey Carpenter, issued by Houghton Mifflin in 1977. Includes original advance press sheet and internal review form. A highly collectible Tolkien item.
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#clp0189bw - The Inklings – Uncorrected Proof – Houghton Mifflin 1979 - 1200 EUR
Uncorrected proof copy of Humphrey Carpenter’s The Inklings (C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Williams), published by Houghton Mifflin in 1979 in yellow proof wraps. Scarce and collectible.
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Uncorrected proof copy of Humphrey Carpenter’s The Inklings (C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Williams), published by Houghton Mifflin in 1979 in yellow proof wraps. Scarce and collectible.
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#clp0189bv - Unfinished Tales - Houghton Mifflin Uncorrected Proof - 1000 EUR
Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth by J.R.R. Tolkien — rare Houghton Mifflin uncorrected proof edition from 1980. Grey wraps, full text, and code 6-97069.
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Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth by J.R.R. Tolkien — rare Houghton Mifflin uncorrected proof edition from 1980. Grey wraps, full text, and code 6-97069.
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#clp0189bd - Unfinished Tales - 1980 Houghton Mifflin First American Edition Review Copy - 900 EUR
Review copy of Unfinished Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien, published in 1980 by Houghton Mifflin. Includes original review slip issued prior to publication.
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Review copy of Unfinished Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien, published in 1980 by Houghton Mifflin. Includes original review slip issued prior to publication.
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#clp0189bs - Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien - Uncorrected Proof with Publisher’s Slip - Houghton Mifflin 1981 - SOLD
Rare uncorrected proof of Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Humphrey Carpenter with the assistance of Christopher Tolkien, issued by Houghton Mifflin in 1981. Includes original publisher proof slip.
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Rare uncorrected proof of Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Humphrey Carpenter with the assistance of Christopher Tolkien, issued by Houghton Mifflin in 1981. Includes original publisher proof slip.
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#clp0189ag - Mr. Bliss Unrecorded Proof Copy UK 1982- SOLD
Unique unrecorded proof copy of Mr. Bliss by J.R.R. Tolkien. Bound in plain card covers with handwritten wrapper, predating final publication. George Allen & Unwin, 1982.
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Unique unrecorded proof copy of Mr. Bliss by J.R.R. Tolkien. Bound in plain card covers with handwritten wrapper, predating final publication. George Allen & Unwin, 1982.
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#clp0189av - The Monsters and the Critics and Other Essays - Uncorrected Proof Copy - SOLD
Uncorrected proof copy of The Monsters and the Critics and Other Essays by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1984. Includes original publicity slip signed by staff.
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Uncorrected proof copy of The Monsters and the Critics and Other Essays by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1984. Includes original publicity slip signed by staff.
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#clp0189o - The Book of Lost Tales II Uncorrected Proof US 1984 - 700 EUR
Advance Uncorrected Proof of The Book of Lost Tales II edited by Christoper Tolkien.
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Advance Uncorrected Proof of The Book of Lost Tales II edited by Christoper Tolkien.
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#clp0189bc - The Book of Lost Tales Part II – US Proof Copy 1984 - 650 EUR
Uncorrected proof of The Book of Lost Tales Part II by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Christopher Tolkien. Issued by Houghton Mifflin in 1984 for reviewer and editorial use. Rare collectible.
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Uncorrected proof of The Book of Lost Tales Part II by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Christopher Tolkien. Issued by Houghton Mifflin in 1984 for reviewer and editorial use. Rare collectible.
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#clp0189n - The Lays of Beleriand Uncorrected Proof US 1985 - 750 EUR
Advance Uncorrected Proof of The Lays of Beleriand (Book of Lost Tales III) edited by Christoper Tolkien.
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Advance Uncorrected Proof of The Lays of Beleriand (Book of Lost Tales III) edited by Christoper Tolkien.
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#clp0189aq - The Lays of Beleriand - Advance Uncorrected Proof US 1985 - 800 EUR
Advance Uncorrected Proof of The Lays of Beleriand by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Christopher Tolkien. Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1985. Rare pre-publication edition in textured wraps.
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Advance Uncorrected Proof of The Lays of Beleriand by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Christopher Tolkien. Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1985. Rare pre-publication edition in textured wraps.
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#clp0189by - The Shaping of Middle-earth - Uncorrected Proof - Houghton Mifflin 1986 - 850 EUR
Uncorrected Proof of The Shaping of Middle-earth by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1986. Includes original green wraps and laid-in review slip with publication details.
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Uncorrected Proof of The Shaping of Middle-earth by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1986. Includes original green wraps and laid-in review slip with publication details.
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#clp0189bj - The Shaping of Middle-earth - Review Copy with Press Sheet - Houghton Mifflin 1986- 1500 EUR
Rare US review copy of The Shaping of Middle-earth by J.R.R. Tolkien, Houghton Mifflin 1986. Includes original press release from the publisher. A scarce item in excellent condition.
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Rare US review copy of The Shaping of Middle-earth by J.R.R. Tolkien, Houghton Mifflin 1986. Includes original press release from the publisher. A scarce item in excellent condition.
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#clp0189ap - The Lays of Beleriand Review Copy UK 1987 - 900 EUR
Review copy of The Lays of Beleriand (History of Middle‑earth Vol III) by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Christopher Tolkien. UK paperback published by Unwin Hyman 1987; marked ‘For Review’.
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Review copy of The Lays of Beleriand (History of Middle‑earth Vol III) by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Christopher Tolkien. UK paperback published by Unwin Hyman 1987; marked ‘For Review’.
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#clp0189bo - J.R.R. Tolkien: The Lost Road – Uncorrected Proof – Houghton Mifflin 1987 - 900 EUR
Scarce 1987 uncorrected proof of The Lost Road and Other Writings by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Houghton Mifflin with original review slip. Rare pre-publication state.
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Scarce 1987 uncorrected proof of The Lost Road and Other Writings by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Houghton Mifflin with original review slip. Rare pre-publication state.
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#clp0189bp - J.R.R. Tolkien: The Lost Road – Uncorrected Proof – Houghton Mifflin 1987 - 975 EUR
Scarce 1987 uncorrected proof of The Lost Road and Other Writings by J.R.R. Tolkien. Includes original Houghton Mifflin review slip; rare pre-publication state.
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Scarce 1987 uncorrected proof of The Lost Road and Other Writings by J.R.R. Tolkien. Includes original Houghton Mifflin review slip; rare pre-publication state.
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#clp0189q - The Annotated Hobbit Uncorrected Proof 1988 - 650 EUR
Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1988 - Advance Uncorrected Proof of The Annotated Hobbit by Douglas A. Anderson.
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Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1988 - Advance Uncorrected Proof of The Annotated Hobbit by Douglas A. Anderson.
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#clp0189bu - Uncorrected Proof — The Treason of Isengard (Houghton Mifflin, 1989) by J.R.R. Tolkien - 900 EUR
Rare uncorrected proof of The Treason of Isengard by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Christopher Tolkien. Issued in 1989 by Houghton Mifflin in yellow wraps with review slip.
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Rare uncorrected proof of The Treason of Isengard by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Christopher Tolkien. Issued in 1989 by Houghton Mifflin in yellow wraps with review slip.
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#clp0189bg - The Treason of Isengard - Review Copy with Press Release - Houghton Mifflin 1989 - 900 EUR
Scarce review copy of The Treason of Isengard by Christopher Tolkien, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1989. Includes original press release material and review slip from the publisher.
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Scarce review copy of The Treason of Isengard by Christopher Tolkien, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1989. Includes original press release material and review slip from the publisher.
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#clp0189bi - The Return of the Shadow - Review Copy with Press Release - Houghton Mifflin 1989 - 1000 EUR
Rare review copy of The Return of the Shadow by Christopher Tolkien, issued by Houghton Mifflin in 1989. With original promotional press release.
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Rare review copy of The Return of the Shadow by Christopher Tolkien, issued by Houghton Mifflin in 1989. With original promotional press release.
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#clp0189bh - The War of the Ring - UK Review Copy with Press Sheet - Unwin Hyman 1990 - 1850 EUR
UK review copy of The War of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien (History of Middle-earth Vol. 8), issued by Unwin Hyman in 1990 with original press release sheet.
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UK review copy of The War of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien (History of Middle-earth Vol. 8), issued by Unwin Hyman in 1990 with original press release sheet.
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#clp0189w - Farmer Giles of Ham Uncorrected Proof US 1990 - 1050 EUR
Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998 - Advance Uncorrected Proof of Advance Uncorrected Proof of Farmer Giles of Ham by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1990 and illustrated by Roger Garland.
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Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998 - Advance Uncorrected Proof of Advance Uncorrected Proof of Farmer Giles of Ham by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1990 and illustrated by Roger Garland.
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#clp0189x - Smith of Wootton Major Uncorrected Proof US 1991 - 1150 EUR
Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998 - Advance Uncorrected Proof of Advance Uncorrected Proof of Smith of Wootton Major by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1991 and illustrated by Roger Garland.
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Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998 - Advance Uncorrected Proof of Advance Uncorrected Proof of Smith of Wootton Major by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1991 and illustrated by Roger Garland.
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#clp0189v - The Adventures of Tom Bombadil Uncorrected Proof US 1991 - 1200 EUR
Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998 - Advance Uncorrected Proof of Advance Uncorrected Proof of The Adventures of Tom Bombadil by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1991 and illustrated by Roger Garland.
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Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998 - Advance Uncorrected Proof of Advance Uncorrected Proof of The Adventures of Tom Bombadil by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1991 and illustrated by Roger Garland.
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#clp0189ca - After the King - Uncorrected Proof - Tor 1992 - 250 EUR
Advance uncorrected proof of After the King: Stories in Honor of J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Martin H. Greenberg. A Tor Fantasy anthology celebrating Tolkien’s 100th birthday. Includes early Pratchett story and other top fantasy authors.
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Advance uncorrected proof of After the King: Stories in Honor of J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Martin H. Greenberg. A Tor Fantasy anthology celebrating Tolkien’s 100th birthday. Includes early Pratchett story and other top fantasy authors.
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#clp0189at - Myth Maker: J.R.R. Tolkien - Uncorrected Proof - 245 EUR
Uncorrected Proof of Anne E. Neimark's Myth Maker: J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Harcourt Brace & Company in 1996. A rare pre-publication biography for younger readers.
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Uncorrected Proof of Anne E. Neimark's Myth Maker: J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Harcourt Brace & Company in 1996. A rare pre-publication biography for younger readers.
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#clp0189l - Roverandom Uncorrected Proof US 1998 - 600 EUR
Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998 - Advance Uncorrected Proof of Advance Uncorrected Proof of Roverandom by J.R.R. Tolkien.
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Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998 - Advance Uncorrected Proof of Advance Uncorrected Proof of Roverandom by J.R.R. Tolkien.
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#clp0189ad - Roverandom Uncorrected Proof US 1998- 775 EUR
Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998 - Advance Uncorrected Proof of Advance Reading Copy of Roverandom by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998 and edited by Christina Scull and Wayne G. Hammond, includes original publisher press release.
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Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998 - Advance Uncorrected Proof of Advance Reading Copy of Roverandom by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998 and edited by Christina Scull and Wayne G. Hammond, includes original publisher press release.
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#clp0189aa - Roverandom Advance Reading Copy US 1998 - 775 EUR
Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998 - Advance Uncorrected Proof of Advance Reading Copy of Roverandom by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998 with laid-in promotional material.
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Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998 - Advance Uncorrected Proof of Advance Reading Copy of Roverandom by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998 with laid-in promotional material.
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#clp0189ab - Farmer Giles of Ham 50th Anniversary Ed. with Press Kit US 1999- 800 EUR
Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998 - Advance Uncorrected Proof of 50th Anniversary Edition of Farmer Giles of Ham by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Christina Scull and Wayne G. Hammond and illustrated by Pauline Baynes. Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1999 with laid-in press materials.
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Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998 - Advance Uncorrected Proof of 50th Anniversary Edition of Farmer Giles of Ham by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Christina Scull and Wayne G. Hammond and illustrated by Pauline Baynes. Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1999 with laid-in press materials.
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#clp0189ac - Roverandom Publicity Press Kit US Paperback 1999- 900 EUR
Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998 - Advance Uncorrected Proof of Publicity Press Kit for the First Paperback Edition of Roverandom by J.R.R. Tolkien, issued by Houghton Mifflin in 1999. Includes the paperback, inserts, and a press photo.
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Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998 - Advance Uncorrected Proof of Publicity Press Kit for the First Paperback Edition of Roverandom by J.R.R. Tolkien, issued by Houghton Mifflin in 1999. Includes the paperback, inserts, and a press photo.
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#clp0189ao - Unfinished Tales 20th Anniversary Ed. HarperCollins Proof w/ Review Sheet UK 2000 - 900 EUR
20th Anniversary Edition of Unfinished Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien. HarperCollins 2000 review copy with original laid-in publisher's sheet. Edited by Christopher Tolkien.
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20th Anniversary Edition of Unfinished Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien. HarperCollins 2000 review copy with original laid-in publisher's sheet. Edited by Christopher Tolkien.
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#clp0189ah - The Hobbit Children’s Edition Review Copy UK 2001 - 500 EUR
The Hobbit Children's Edition by J.R.R. Tolkien with HarperCollins review slip. Published in 2001 with promotional press sheet. Rare review copy in protective sleeve.
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The Hobbit Children's Edition by J.R.R. Tolkien with HarperCollins review slip. Published in 2001 with promotional press sheet. Rare review copy in protective sleeve.
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#clp0189bb - The Hobbit – Peter Sís Illustrated Review Copy, Houghton Mifflin 2001 - 650 EUR
First printing of the 2001 Houghton Mifflin edition of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, illustrated by Peter Sís. Includes original review slip. Rare review copy in excellent condition.
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First printing of the 2001 Houghton Mifflin edition of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, illustrated by Peter Sís. Includes original review slip. Rare review copy in excellent condition.
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#clp0189as - J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century ARC with Press Letter US 2001 - 850 EUR
Advance Reading Copy of J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century by Tom Shippey. Published by Houghton Mifflin in 2001. Includes original laid-in promotional press release.
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Advance Reading Copy of J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century by Tom Shippey. Published by Houghton Mifflin in 2001. Includes original laid-in promotional press release.
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#clp0189au - Meditations on Middle‑Earth – Advance Uncorrected Proof - 200 EUR
Advance uncorrected proof of Meditations on Middle‑Earth edited by Karen Haber with John Howe illustrations, featuring essays by Martin, Le Guin, Pratchett, Card, and more.
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Advance uncorrected proof of Meditations on Middle‑Earth edited by Karen Haber with John Howe illustrations, featuring essays by Martin, Le Guin, Pratchett, Card, and more.
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#clp0189aj - Bilbo’s Last Song Proof Copy with Printing Error - 900 EUR
Bilbo's Last Song by J.R.R. Tolkien. Illustrated by Pauline Baynes. Advance Uncorrected Proof, Hutchinson 2003. Rare proof copy with upside-down printing error.
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Bilbo's Last Song by J.R.R. Tolkien. Illustrated by Pauline Baynes. Advance Uncorrected Proof, Hutchinson 2003. Rare proof copy with upside-down printing error.
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#clp0189ar - Tolkien: A Cultural Phenomenon Advance Proof with Press Letter US 2003 - 800 EUR
Advance uncorrected proof of Tolkien: A Cultural Phenomenon by Brian Rosebury, with laid-in press materials from Palgrave Macmillan. Issued in 2003 and marked 'For Review'. A rare and collectible Tolkien proof edition.
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Advance uncorrected proof of Tolkien: A Cultural Phenomenon by Brian Rosebury, with laid-in press materials from Palgrave Macmillan. Issued in 2003 and marked 'For Review'. A rare and collectible Tolkien proof edition.
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#clp0189ak - Tolkien and C.S. Lewis Uncorrected Proof 2003 - 110 EUR
Tolkien and C.S. Lewis: The Gift of Friendship by Colin Duriez. Uncorrected proof copy. 2003 pre-publication edition, HiddenSpring / Paulist Press. Rare Tolkien–Lewis biography.
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Tolkien and C.S. Lewis: The Gift of Friendship by Colin Duriez. Uncorrected proof copy. 2003 pre-publication edition, HiddenSpring / Paulist Press. Rare Tolkien–Lewis biography.
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#clp0189al - The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy Uncorrected Proof- 110 EUR
The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy: One Book to Rule Them All. Advance Uncorrected Proof. Popular Culture and Philosophy Vol. 5, Open Court 2003. Scarce Tolkien-themed proof edition.
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The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy: One Book to Rule Them All. Advance Uncorrected Proof. Popular Culture and Philosophy Vol. 5, Open Court 2003. Scarce Tolkien-themed proof edition.
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#clp0189am - The Real Middle Earth Proof- 95 EUR
Advance Uncorrected Proof of Brian Bates' 'The Real Middle Earth'. Palgrave 2003. A rare sealed pre-publication copy exploring Tolkien’s Anglo-Saxon inspirations.
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Advance Uncorrected Proof of Brian Bates' 'The Real Middle Earth'. Palgrave 2003. A rare sealed pre-publication copy exploring Tolkien’s Anglo-Saxon inspirations.
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#clp0189bn - Tales Before Tolkien - Bound Galley - Del Rey 2003 - Tolkien Proof Copy - For Sale - 450 EUR
Rare bound galley of Tales Before Tolkien, edited by Douglas A. Anderson. Del Rey 2003. Includes 22 stories that inspired Tolkien. Uncorrected proof edition issued for early review and marketing.
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Rare bound galley of Tales Before Tolkien, edited by Douglas A. Anderson. Del Rey 2003. Includes 22 stories that inspired Tolkien. Uncorrected proof edition issued for early review and marketing.
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#clp0189j - Understanding The Lord of the Rings Uncorrected Proof US 2004 - 450 EUR
Advance Uncorrected Proof of Understanding The Lord of the Rings by Rose A Zimbardo and Neil D. Isaacs.
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Advance Uncorrected Proof of Understanding The Lord of the Rings by Rose A Zimbardo and Neil D. Isaacs.
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#clp0189ae - Understanding The Lord of the Rings Uncorrected Proof US 2004 - 400 EUR
Advance Uncorrected Proof of Understanding The Lord of the Rings by Rose A Zimbardo and Neil D. Isaacs.
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Advance Uncorrected Proof of Understanding The Lord of the Rings by Rose A Zimbardo and Neil D. Isaacs.
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#clp0189ai - The Complete Tolkien Companion Proof Copy US 2004 - 250 EUR
The Complete Tolkien Companion by J.E.A. Tyler. Advance Uncorrected Proof from 2004. Softcover proof copy with final cover art. Rare pre-publication Tolkien reference.
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The Complete Tolkien Companion by J.E.A. Tyler. Advance Uncorrected Proof from 2004. Softcover proof copy with final cover art. Rare pre-publication Tolkien reference.
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#clp0189y - C.S. Lewis: A Life Uncorrected Proof US 2004 - 250 EUR
Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998 - Advance Uncorrected Proof of Uncorrected Proof of C.S. Lewis: A Life by Michael White, published by Carroll & Graf in 2004. Rare advance copy with full promotional material..
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Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998 - Advance Uncorrected Proof of Uncorrected Proof of C.S. Lewis: A Life by Michael White, published by Carroll & Graf in 2004. Rare advance copy with full promotional material..
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#clp0189bm - There and Back Again: An Actor’s Tale - Advance Uncorrected Proof - Sean Astin - St. Martin’s Press 2004 - 125 EUR
Advance Uncorrected Proof of There and Back Again: An Actor’s Tale by Sean Astin with Joe Layden. Published by St. Martin’s Press in 2004. Scarce Tolkien-related film collectible.
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Advance Uncorrected Proof of There and Back Again: An Actor’s Tale by Sean Astin with Joe Layden. Published by St. Martin’s Press in 2004. Scarce Tolkien-related film collectible.
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#clp0189bl - Reading The Lord of the Rings – In Lieu of Galleys – Continuum 2005 - 250 EUR
Rare 'In Lieu of Galleys' advance reading copy of Reading The Lord of the Rings, edited by Robert Eaglestone. Issued by Continuum in 2005, this pre-publication proof features early interior layouts and mockup sticker.
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Rare 'In Lieu of Galleys' advance reading copy of Reading The Lord of the Rings, edited by Robert Eaglestone. Issued by Continuum in 2005, this pre-publication proof features early interior layouts and mockup sticker.
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#clp0189z - The C.S. Lewis Chronicles Uncorrected Proof US 2005 - 225 EUR
Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998 - Advance Uncorrected Proof of Advance Uncorrected Proof of The C.S. Lewis Chronicles by Colin Duriez, published by BlueBridge in 2005 with a foreword by Brian Sibley..
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Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998 - Advance Uncorrected Proof of Advance Uncorrected Proof of The C.S. Lewis Chronicles by Colin Duriez, published by BlueBridge in 2005 with a foreword by Brian Sibley..
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#clp0189an - The Hobbitonian Anthology (Proof Copy) – Mark T. Hooker - 100 EUR
Rare proof copy of The Hobbitonian Anthology by Mark T. Hooker. A collection of scholarly articles on Tolkien's legendarium. Published by Llyfrawr in 2009 and marked 'Proof' on rear page. Near fine condition.
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Rare proof copy of The Hobbitonian Anthology by Mark T. Hooker. A collection of scholarly articles on Tolkien's legendarium. Published by Llyfrawr in 2009 and marked 'Proof' on rear page. Near fine condition.
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