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Bilbo and Gandalf by Inger Edelfeldt
Exclusive - now for sale: Original art by the artist Inger Edelfeldt

Original art to illustrate The Lord of the Rings created by Inger Edelfedt in 1975 to 1981.

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The Ents marching on Isengard original art by Cor Blok
#clp1014 - The Ents marching on Isengard original art by Cor Blok - 12000 EUR

The Ents marching on Isengard, art to accompany The Lord of the Rings created by Cor Blok Original Art - Framed

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At the Enthouse original art by Cor Blok
#clp1013 - At the Enthouse original art by Cor Blok - 10000 EUR

At the Enthouse, art to accompany The Lord of the Rings created by Cor Blok Original Art - Framed

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The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien - First Edition, First Impression, 1937
#pc0078 - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien - First Edition, First Impression, 1937 - 38000 EUR

A rare and highly collectible true first edition, first impression of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, published by George Allen & Unwin in 1937. One of only 1,500 copies printed, bound in original green cloth with Tolkien’s iconic Mountains and Dragon motif in blue. A well-preserved copy with all original illustrations and maps, no inscriptions or restorations.

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The Hobbit or There and Back Again. Published by Allen & Unwin, this second impression published 1937, same year as 1st impression.
#clp0940 - The Hobbit, George Allen & Unwin, 1937 1st UK Edition 2nd impression - € 14.000

The Hobbit or There and Back Again. Published by Allen & Unwin, this second impression published 1937, same year as 1st impression.

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The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien - First American Edition, 1938
#pc0082 - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien - First American Edition, 1938 - 15500 EUR

A rare first American edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1938. This copy retains its original dust jacket with the publisher’s gold band and features Tolkien’s iconic illustrations. A highly collectible early printing of this fantasy classic.

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Handwritten letter signed by JRR Tolkien to Miss Kilbride
#clp0508 - Handwritten letter on postcard signed by JRR Tolkien to Miss Kilbride - € 26.000

Card reproducing in colours Josef Madlener's Heilige Familie, one page, closely written in a minute hand by J.R.R. Tolkien.

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Hompen [The Hobbit, or There and Back Again] published by Stockholm: Kooperativa Förbundets in 1947
#clp0927 - Hompen, 1947, first Swedish edition - first translation of The Hobbit into any language - € 1900

Hompen [The Hobbit, or There and Back Again] published by Stockholm: Kooperativa Förbundets in 1947.

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Farmer Giles of Ham 1st Edition 1st impression – 1949
#ei0006 - Farmer Giles of Ham 1st Edition 1st impression – 1949 - 980 EUR

First edition of Farmer Giles of Ham by J.R.R. Tolkien, published in 1949 with illustrations by Pauline Baynes. Original clipped dustwrapper. Collectible.

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The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien - 1st Edition Set (1954-1955) with Dust Jackets
#ke0001 - The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien - 1st Edition Set (1954-1955) with Dust Jackets - 22000 EUR

Rare first edition set of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, including The Fellowship of the Ring (4th Impression, 1955), The Two Towers (1st Impression, 1954), and The Return of the King (1st Impression, 1955). Complete with original dust jackets and fold-out maps, in very good condition. Ideal for Tolkien collectors and literary enthusiasts..

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The Lord of the Rings – 1st Edition, 1st Impressions Set in Original Dust Jackets | J.R.R. Tolkien | George Allen & Unwin (1954–1955)
#pc0576 - The Lord of the Rings – 1st Edition, 1st Impressions Set in Original Dust Jackets | J.R.R. Tolkien | George Allen & Unwin (1954–1955) - Euro 85000

A complete 1st Edition, 1st Impression set of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien (1954–1955), all three volumes in their original unrestored dust jackets, red topstain, folded maps, and housed in a custom slipcase. A very attractive and fully original set.

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The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien - First Edition, First Impressions
#pc0079 - The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien - First Edition, First Impressions - 32500 EUR

A rare and highly collectible complete first edition, first impression set of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, published by George Allen & Unwin in 1954-1955. This set includes The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King, all first impressions, housed in mixed impression dust jackets. Each volume retains its original red cloth binding and fold-out map, making this a desirable acquisition for Tolkien collectors.

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The Lord of the Rings 1st Edition, 1st Impressions – 1954, 1954, 1955
#ei0017 - The Lord of the Rings 1st Edition, 1st Impressions – 1954, 1954, 1955 - SOLD

First edition, first impressions set of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by George Allen & Unwin in 1954 and 1955..

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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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The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien – 8th Impression, 1956
#pc0092 - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien – 8th Impression, 1956 - 1750 EUR

A collectible early impression of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic, The Hobbit, published by George Allen & Unwin in 1956. This 8th impression of the second edition features Tolkien’s own jacket design and original illustrations, making it a desirable acquisition for collectors of Tolkien’s work.

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The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien – Puffin Books 1961, First Paperback Edition, Pauline Baynes Cover
#pc0319b - The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien – Puffin Books 1961, First Paperback Edition, Pauline Baynes Cover - SOLD

First paperback edition of The Hobbit (Puffin Books, 1961) with the iconic Pauline Baynes cover. A complete copy of this landmark edition, showing expected wear and foxing but structurally sound. Includes both maps.

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Two typed signed letters from J.R.R. Tolkien to Kurt Festinger

#clp1032b -Two typed signed letters from J.R.R. Tolkien to Kurt Festinger - € 20,000


Tolkien responds to a fan, pointing out where the runes in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings are translated and what his initials stand for.

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The Lord of the Rings – 1963 UK Deluxe Edition in Original Pauline Baynes Slipcase | Tolkien Collector’s Copy
#pc0258 - The Lord of the Rings – 1963 UK Deluxe Edition in Original Pauline Baynes Slipcase | Tolkien Collector’s Copy - Euro 6250

1963 deluxe printings of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, with matching 13th/10th/10th impressions and the original Pauline Baynes triptych slipcase. Black buckram, gilt edges, silk markers. A desirable early deluxe set for the serious Tolkien collector.

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The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Edition, Pauline Baynes Slipcase Design — 1963 13th/10th/10th Impressions (Custom Slipcase)
#clp1107 - The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Edition, Pauline Baynes Slipcase Design — 1963 13th/10th/10th Impressions (Custom Slipcase) - Euro 3250

Deluxe 1963 UK Edition of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien — 13th/10th/10th impressions. Original black buckram gilt bindings, all edges gilt, silk markers. Housed in a high-quality custom slipcase featuring Pauline Baynes’ iconic triptych artwork.

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Tolkien 1963 Christmas and New Year Card signed Ronald & Edith, together with handwritten letter
#clp0167 -Tolkien 1963 Christmas and New Year Card signed Ronald & Edith, together with handwritten letter  - € 27,650

The Christmas and New Year card holds an original photograph of J.R.R. Tolkien in between two friends he spend holiday with.

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Reflections on the Collects from the library of Michael H. R. Tolkien Second Impression 1966
#clp0225 - Reflections on the Collects from the library of Michael H. R. Tolkien Second Impression 1966 - 875 €

From the library of Michael H. R. Tolkien, Reflections on the Collects by J. W. C. Wand Published by A. R. Mowbray & Co Ltd, 2nd impression, 1966

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Smith of Wootton Major signed by J.R.R. Tolkien to nurse Susan Welham-Jones in 1968
#clp0872 - Smith of Wootton Major 1967 2nd impression signed by Tolkien - € 19.500

Published by George Allen & Unwin in 1967 - Smith of Wootton Major signed by J.R.R. Tolkien to nurse Susan Welham-Jones in 1968.

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The Lord of the Rings – J.R.R. Tolkien – 1969 Deluxe India-Paper Edition, First Impression, George Allen & Unwin
#clp1212 - The Lord of the Rings – J.R.R. Tolkien – 1969 Deluxe India-Paper Edition, First Impression, George Allen & Unwin - Euro 1350

First impression of the 1969 deluxe India-paper edition of The Lord of the Rings, published by George Allen & Unwin. Black cloth with gilt & silver Tolkien device, marbled endpapers, green speckled edges, original slipcase. A beautifully preserved example of this highly collectible edition.

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The Hobbit, Longman Heritage of Literature Series, 5th Impression 1970
#clp0325 - The Hobbit, Longman Heritage of Literature Series, 5th Impression 1970 - Euro 200

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, Longman Heritage of Literature Series hardback, 5th impression 1970. School edition taken from the Third Edition (Galliard) text, with SBN 0582528899 and both endpaper maps present. A complete, well-used vintage reading copy.

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Don't miss your chance to own an incredibly rare copy of The Hobbit signed by J.R.R. Tolkien. This sixth impression edition from 1971 features a Quenya inscription in Elvish under the signature, which is the only known example to exist
#clp0869 -Extremely Rare Signed The Hobbit with Quenya Inscription - € 65,000

Don't miss your chance to own an incredibly rare copy of The Hobbit signed by J.R.R. Tolkien. This sixth impression edition from 1971 features a Quenya inscription in Elvish under the signature, which is the only known example to exist.

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The Lord of the Rings, George Allen & Unwin, 1971 One-Volume Paperback Edition, 9th Impression
#clp0314 - The Lord of the Rings, George Allen & Unwin, 1971 One-Volume Paperback Edition, 9th Impression - € 39

The 1971 George Allen & Unwin one-volume paperback edition of The Lord of the Rings, 9th impression. Illustrated cover by Pauline Baynes; complete with maps, solid copy of this early UK edition.

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The Lord of the Rings, Book Club Associates, 1978 One-Volume Edition in Pauline Baynes Dustjacket
#clp0319 - The Lord of the Rings, Book Club Associates, 1978 One-Volume Edition in Pauline Baynes Dustjacket - SOLD

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, 1978 one-volume hardback edition published by Book Club Associates, London. Green cloth binding in the Pauline Baynes wraparound dustjacket, based on the revised Second Edition text, with all maps present.

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo by J.R.R. Tolkien - First American Edition, 1975
#pc0090 - Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo by J.R.R. Tolkien - First American Edition, 1975 - 80 EUR

A beautiful and collectible edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s translations of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo, three of the greatest works of Middle English literature. This first American edition (1975) was published by Houghton Mifflin Company and features Tolkien’s lyrical translation, making these classic medieval texts accessible to modern readers.

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The Silmarillion First UK Edition 1977 Allen & Unwin | Tolkien Cover Design
#pc0344 - The Silmarillion First UK Edition 1977 Allen & Unwin | Tolkien Cover Design - Euro 500

First UK hardback edition of The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien, George Allen & Unwin, first published 1977. Tolkien cover design. ISBN 0 04 823139 8. Printed by William Clowes & Sons.

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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.
#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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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.
#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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The Tolkien Library Box Set – George Allen & Unwin – 1977–1978 Editions, Complete with Dustjackets & Maps
#clp1054 - The Tolkien Library Box Set – George Allen & Unwin – 1977–1978 Editions, Complete with Dustjackets & Maps - Euro 1400

Tolkien Library Box Set published by George Allen & Unwin, containing The Hobbit (1978, 4th ed.), The Fellowship of the Ring (11th imp., 1978), The Two Towers (10th imp., 1978), The Return of the King (10th imp., 1978), and The Silmarillion (1st ed., 4th imp., 1977). All dustjackets present and all fold-out maps intact. A desirable Tolkien collectible.

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Poems and Stories by J.R.R. Tolkien, Deluxe Edition 1980, George Allen & Unwin
#ei0009 - Poems and Stories by J.R.R. Tolkien, Deluxe Edition 1980, George Allen & Unwin - 230 EUR

A deluxe 1980 first edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Poems and Stories, featuring illustrations by Pauline Baynes. Published by George Allen & Unwin, this collection includes six of Tolkien’s shorter works, presented in an elegant edition. The original box is not present..

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Michael H.R. Tolkien Provenance Railway Collection | Signed Books & GWR Models
#clp1044 - Michael H.R. Tolkien Provenance Railway Collection | Signed Books & GWR Models - Euro 16500

Exceptional Tolkien-family provenance railway collection comprising four railway books associated with Michael H.R. Tolkien (son of J.R.R. Tolkien), including dated inscriptions, a Tolkien ex-libris, and a documented family gift from John Tolkien, together with two Great Western Railway model locomotives in original boxes—one signed by Michael H.R. Tolkien and one bearing a handwritten identification label by Joan Tolkien. Offered as a unique, coherent ensemble.

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Finn and Hengest by J.R.R. Tolkien - First Edition, 1982 - Edited by Alan Bliss
#pc0087 - Finn and Hengest by J.R.R. Tolkien - First Edition, 1982 - Edited by Alan Bliss - SOLD

A significant scholarly work by J.R.R. Tolkien, Finn and Hengest: The Fragment and the Episode, edited by Alan Bliss, was first published in 1982 by George Allen & Unwin. This book presents Tolkien’s insightful analysis of the Finnsburg Fragment and its role in Anglo-Saxon history and literature. A foundational text for Tolkien scholars and medievalists alike.

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The Silmarillion – 1982 Deluxe Limited Edition in Full Red Goatskin | Copy No. 260/1000
#clp1180 - The Silmarillion – 1982 Deluxe Limited Edition in Full Red Goatskin | Copy No. 260/1000 - Euro 7000

Magnificent 1982 deluxe limited edition of The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien, bound in full crimson goatskin and limited to only 1000 copies. Copy no. 260, complete with map and slipcase. One of the finest posthumous Tolkien deluxe editions.

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The Hobbit, Unwin Hyman 1987 Super Deluxe Signed Limited Edition
#clp1181 - The Hobbit, Unwin Hyman 1987 Super Deluxe Signed Limited Edition - Euro 7000

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, Unwin Hyman 1987 deluxe collectors' edition, full green leather, copy no. 48 of 500 with special foreword and limitation page signed by Christopher Tolkien.

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Finn and Hengest by J.R.R. Tolkien - First American Edition, 1983 - Edited by Alan Bliss
#pc0086 - Finn and Hengest by J.R.R. Tolkien - First American Edition, 1983 - Edited by Alan Bliss - 320 EUR

A rare and important scholarly work, Finn and Hengest: The Fragment and the Episode contains Tolkien’s deep analysis of two Old English texts. This first American edition from 1983, edited by Alan Bliss, was published by Houghton Mifflin. The book presents Tolkien’s extensive linguistic and historical research on the story of Finn and Hengest, two central figures in Anglo-Saxon history and literature.

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The Monsters and the Critics and Other Essays by J.R.R. Tolkien - First Edition - Edited by Christopher Tolkien
#pc0088 - The Monsters and the Critics and Other Essays by J.R.R. Tolkien - First Edition - Edited by Christopher Tolkien - 760 EUR

A first edition of The Monsters and the Critics and Other Essays, a collection of J.R.R. Tolkien’s scholarly works on medieval literature. Edited by Christopher Tolkien and published by George Allen & Unwin in 1983, this volume brings together Tolkien’s most important academic essays, including his renowned Beowulf: The Monsters and the Critics, which significantly influenced Beowulf studies.

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Advance Uncorrected Proof of The Annotated Hobbit by Douglas A. Anderson
#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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The Lord of the Rings – Folio Society 1991 Second Style, 2nd Printing | Near Fine Set
#clp1111 - The Lord of the Rings – Folio Society 1991 Second Style, 2nd Printing | Near Fine Set - SOLD

Beautiful 1991 Folio Society Second Style edition of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. Second printing, housed in the original red slipcase. Clean, tight copies with crisp interiors and classic Folio design. A highly collectible Tolkien set.

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The Tolkien Family Album – Signed by Priscilla, John, and Faith Tolkien (1992)
#jb0006 - The Tolkien Family Album – Signed by Priscilla, John, and Faith Tolkien (1992) - 1100 EUR

DRare signed copy from the Tolkien Centenary in 1992. Signed by Priscilla and John Tolkien, co-authors, and Faith Faulconbridge Tolkien, sculptor and first wife of Christopher Tolkien. Includes a personal inscription by Priscilla Tolkien..

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The Lord of the Rings - Alan Lee Signed Centenary Edition 1992 - 146 of 250
#jb0008 - The Lord of the Rings - Alan Lee Signed Centenary Edition 1992 - 146 of 250 - 3000 EUR

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, signed by Alan Lee. Limited edition of 250 copies, published in 1992 to mark Tolkien’s centenary. Bound in leather and cloth with slipcase. Rare and collectible.

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1992 Harper Collins, The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. Signed Alan Lee 1 volume Deluxe Limited Edition
#clp1049 - 1992 Harper Collins, The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. Signed Alan Lee 1 volume Deluxe Limited Edition - € 2950

Number 172 of a Limited Edition of only 250, specially bound and slipcased one volume edition of the Lord of the Rings published to celebrate the centenary of J.R.R. tolkien's birth on January 3, 1892..

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J.R.R. Tolkien – The Silmarillion – HarperCollins Tolkien Centenary Edition 1992 – First Printing
#pc0340 - J.R.R. Tolkien – The Silmarillion – HarperCollins Tolkien Centenary Edition 1992 – First Printing - SOLD

First printing of the HarperCollins Tolkien Centenary edition of The Silmarillion, published in London in 1992. Hardcover with original pictorial dust jacket featuring gold Tengwar bands. A near fine, unread example.

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J.R.R. Tolkien – The Silmarillion – Second Edition – First Printing (Houghton Mifflin, 2001)
#pc0339 - J.R.R. Tolkien – The Silmarillion – Second Edition – First Printing (Houghton Mifflin, 2001) - Euro 165

First printing of the Second Edition of The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Houghton Mifflin in 2001. Hardcover with original dust jacket. Identical text to the 1999 HarperCollins UK second edition. An unread, as new copy.

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The Silmarillion Illustrated Edition 2004 First Printing | Tolkien Nasmith
#pc0341 - The Silmarillion Illustrated Edition 2004 First Printing | Tolkien Nasmith - Euro 245

First printing of the 2004 illustrated hardcover edition of The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien. Houghton Mifflin, illustrated by Ted Nasmith. As New collector copy.

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The Silmarillion – J.R.R. Tolkien, Deluxe Slipcased Edition (2004), Illustrated by Ted Nasmith – Factory Sealed Copy
#pc0323 - The Silmarillion – J.R.R. Tolkien, Deluxe Slipcased Edition (2004), Illustrated by Ted Nasmith – Factory Sealed Copy - Euro 5250

Brand-new, still-sealed 2004 HarperCollins deluxe slipcased edition of The Silmarillion, illustrated by Ted Nasmith. Rare in untouched condition. Burgundy cloth slipcase, gilt JRRT monogram, ribbon marker. A true collector’s gem.

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The Lord of the Rings 50th Anniversary Deluxe Leather Edition 2004 | Tolkien
#pc0374 - The Lord of the Rings 50th Anniversary Deluxe Leather Edition 2004 | Tolkien - Euro 495

Deluxe 50th Anniversary one-volume leatherbound edition of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. Houghton Mifflin 2004. Sealed in original slipcase. Fine collector copy.

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The J.R.R. Tolkien Deluxe Edition Collection in Original HarperCollins Slipcase, Limited to 500 Sets
#pc0164 -The J.R.R. Tolkien Deluxe Edition Collection in Original HarperCollins Slipcase, Limited to 500 Sets - 2250 EUR

Publisher-issued HarperCollins Deluxe Edition Collection, limited to 500 sets: The Hobbit (2004), The Lord of the Rings 50th Anniversary (2004), The Silmarillion 30th Anniversary (2007) and The Children of Húrin (2007), housed in the original gilt-stamped outer slipcase. All four volumes remain in publisher shrinkwrap; outer slipcase shows light rubbing and minor corner wear.

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A Gateway to Sindarin David Salo Hardcover 2004 | Tolkien Linguistics
#pc0450 - A Gateway to Sindarin David Salo Hardcover 2004 | Tolkien Linguistics - Euro 210

A Gateway to Sindarin by David Salo. Hardcover published by the University of Utah Press, 2004. Scholarly grammar of Tolkien’s Elvish language. Near Fine, sealed copy.

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A Gateway to Sindarin David Salo Hardcover 2004 | Tolkien Linguistics
#pc0450b - A Gateway to Sindarin David Salo Hardcover 2004 | Tolkien Linguistics - Euro 165

A Gateway to Sindarin by David Salo. Hardcover published by the University of Utah Press, 2004. Scholarly grammar of Tolkien’s Elvish language. Near Fine, unsealed copy.

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Beowulf and the Critics by J.R.R. Tolkien - Third Printing, 2005 - Edited by Michael D.C. Drout
#pc0085 - Beowulf and the Critics by J.R.R. Tolkien - Third Printing, 2005 - Edited by Michael D.C. Drout - 160 EUR

A highly regarded scholarly work, Beowulf and the Critics presents J.R.R. Tolkien’s groundbreaking analysis of Beowulf. This is the third printing from 2005, edited by Michael D.C. Drout and published by the Medieval and Renaissance Texts and Studies (MRTS). The book provides deep insight into Tolkien’s academic legacy and his influence on medieval scholarship. A must-have for serious collectors and Tolkien enthusiasts.

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The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien – De Luxe 30th Anniversary Edition, 2007
#pc0111 - The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien – De Luxe 30th Anniversary Edition, 2007 - 225 EUR

A sealed and as-new copy of the 30th Anniversary De Luxe Edition of The Silmarillion, Tolkien’s mythic masterpiece. Beautifully bound in black with silver and gold detailing, this collector’s edition remains unopened in its original shrink-wrap, making it a superb collectible.

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The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún by J.R.R. Tolkien – De Luxe Edition, 2009
#pc0109 - The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún by J.R.R. Tolkien – De Luxe Edition, 2009 - 225 EUR

A pristine, still-sealed copy of the 2009 de luxe edition of The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún, presenting Tolkien’s poetic retelling of Norse myth. Beautifully bound and housed in its original slipcase, this unopened collector’s edition is a superb addition to any Tolkien library.

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Tales from the Perilous Realm by J.R.R. Tolkien – De Luxe Edition, 2008
#pc0110 - Tales from the Perilous Realm by J.R.R. Tolkien – De Luxe Edition, 2008 - 225 EUR

An as-new, factory-sealed copy of the 2008 de luxe edition of Tales from the Perilous Realm, Tolkien’s definitive collection of shorter fantasy works. Beautifully bound with Alan Lee illustrations and housed in a matching slipcase, this is an exceptional example for collectors.

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Tolkien Calendar 2011 features 13 paintings by the artist Cor Blok - signed
#clp1011 - Tolkien Calendar 2011 features 13 paintings by the artist Cor Blok - signed - 350 EUR

2011 Tolkien Calendar featuring art by Cor Blok,the only artist ever to have met JRR Tolkien, and the only artist Tolkien admired enough to purchase some of his work.

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J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, 2013 Deluxe Illustrated Edition
#jb0005 - J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, 2013 Deluxe Illustrated Edition - 350 EUR

Deluxe 2013 edition of The Hobbit illustrated by Jemima Catlin. 150 full-colour illustrations, red cloth binding, gold foil Smaug, in slipcase.

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The Fall of Arthur by J.R.R. Tolkien – De Luxe Edition, 2013
#pc0106 - The Fall of Arthur by J.R.R. Tolkien – De Luxe Edition, 2013 - 295 EUR

A pristine, still-sealed copy of the 2013 de luxe edition of The Fall of Arthur, Tolkien’s previously unpublished retelling of the Arthurian legend. This edition is elegantly bound, housed in a custom slipcase, and features Tolkien’s heraldic artwork stamped in gold. A rare and essential addition for any Tolkien collector.

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Beowulf: A Translation and Commentary by J.R.R. Tolkien – De Luxe Edition, 2014
#pc0102 - Beowulf: A Translation and Commentary by J.R.R. Tolkien – De Luxe Edition, 2014 - 300 EUR

A pristine, still-sealed copy of the 2014 de luxe edition of *Beowulf: A Translation and Commentary*, featuring J.R.R. Tolkien's authoritative translation and extensive commentary on the classic epic. Elegantly quarter-bound in black leather with grey cloth and housed in a matching slipcase, this unopened edition is a rare find for collectors.

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The Story of Kullervo by J.R.R. Tolkien – De Luxe Edition, 2016
#pc0099 - The Story of Kullervo by J.R.R. Tolkien – De Luxe Edition, 2016 - 250 EUR

A pristine, still-sealed copy of the 2016 de luxe edition of The Story of Kullervo, Tolkien’s earliest prose work and a cornerstone of his legendarium. Beautifully bound and presented in a matching slipcase, this copy is unopened and in virtually mint condition, a rarity for collectors.

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Beren and Lúthien by J.R.R. Tolkien – De Luxe Edition, 2017
#pc0108 - Beren and Lúthien by J.R.R. Tolkien – De Luxe Edition, 2017 - 295 EUR

A sealed, pristine copy of the 2017 deluxe edition of Beren and Lúthien. This edition presents one of Tolkien’s most central First Age stories, edited by Christopher Tolkien and featuring artwork by Alan Lee. Beautifully bound, housed in a matching slipcase, and unopened – this is a premium collectible for fans of The Silmarillion and Tolkien’s legendarium.

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Unfinished Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien – De Luxe Edition, 2013
#pc0107 - Unfinished Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien – De Luxe Edition, 2013 - 275 EUR

A pristine, sealed 2013 deluxe edition of Unfinished Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien, housed in a black slipcase with a Númenórean wheat-ear motif. A key volume of Middle-earth lore edited by Christopher Tolkien, ideal for collectors.

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The Bovadium Fragments, J.R.R. Tolkien – UK First Edition, First Impression, Signed by Richard Ovenden (2025)
#pc0574 - The Bovadium Fragments, J.R.R. Tolkien – UK First Edition, First Impression, Signed by Richard Ovenden (2025) - Euro 110

The Bovadium Fragments by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Christopher Tolkien. UK 1st edition, 1st printing (2025), beautifully produced by HarperCollins and signed by Richard Ovenden. As new condition.

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Linguaphone Conversational Course English - Complete set - 16 records and 5 booklets in original box
#clp1025 - Linguaphone Conversational Course English - Complete set - 16 records and 5 booklets in original box - 700 EUR

The oldest recording of Tolkien made! Prof. J.R.R.Tolkien speaks at the Twentieth Lesson - 'At the Tobacconist's' and the Thirtieth Lesson - 'Wireless'

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J.R.R. Tolkien handwritten letter to W.B. Crouch (Southern Cigar Co., Canford Cliffs, Poole) together with signed Cigar Bill
#clp0507 - J.R.R. Tolkien handwritten letter to W.B. Crouch (Southern Cigar Co., Canford Cliffs, Poole) together with signed Cigar Bill - sold

One page, printed heading, handwritten signed letter by J.R.R. Tolkien to his tobacconist, together with a signed Cigar Bill.

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