The Silmarillion — first Polish edition, Czytelnik 1985, custom full-leather binding

Maria Skibniewska’s translation of The Silmarillion, rebound in full leather with a gilt White Tree design, raised bands and coloured page edges.

The first Polish edition of The Silmarillion, in Maria Skibniewska’s translation. Czytelnik, Warsaw, 1985; 432 pages, approximately 15 × 21 cm.

Bibliographical details

Author of the principal work: J.R.R. Tolkien
Publisher: Czytelnik, Warsaw
Publication year: 1985
Edition / binding series: First Polish edition
Binding: Custom full leather
Language: Polish
Translator: Maria Skibniewska

Binding

Later full leather with raised bands, gilt lettering and a gilt White Tree design. The covers have blind-stamped and gilt borders, the spine is divided into decorated panels, and the page edges are coloured. This is a custom rebinding of the first Polish edition, not the publisher’s original binding.

Condition and photographs

Very good overall. Please consult the photographs for the binding and text-block condition.

Availability

Available by enquiry. Please contact us to confirm current availability and a shipping quote. Offered on consignment; the book remains with our partner until a sale is arranged. Shipping is quoted separately.

The first Polish Silmarillion in a decorated full-leather binding with a gilt White Tree design.

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