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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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#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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#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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Diplomatarium Islandicum. Íslenzkt fornbréfasafn. Volume One 834 - 1264. Kaupmannahöfn, 1857 - 76. Signed by J.R.R. Tolkien on a bookplate stuck on the marbled front end paper

#clp0190f - Diplomatarium Islandicum. Íslenzkt fornbréfasafn. Volume One 834 - 1264. Kaupmannahöfn, 1857 - 76. Signed by J.R.R. Tolkien on a bookplate stuck on the marbled front end paper - € 29.500,-

Tolkien signed on the historian Charles Plummer's bookplate. Loosely inserted are a couple of scraps of paper with notes by Tolkien.
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Altschwedische Grammatik, mit Einschluss des Altgutnischen, by Adolf Noreen. Halle, 1904. Original cloth. Signed in ink by J.R.R. Tolkien on the front end paper

#clp0190e - Altschwedische Grammatik, mit Einschluss des Altgutnischen, by Adolf Noreen. Halle, 1904. Original cloth. Signed in ink by J.R.R. Tolkien on the front end paper - € 13.450,-

This book, Altschwedische Grammatik, belonged to J.R.R. Tolkien and was part of his personal working library.
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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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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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#clp0928 - 1st Book Club Edition, 1st UK 3rd impression, 1942 The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien - € 6500

One of 3000 copies of the 1942, 1st Edition 3rd impression The Hobbit, printed for the Children's Book Club of the bookseller Foyles, in facsimile dustjacket published to celebrate the centenary of J.R.R. tolkien's birth on January 3, 1892.

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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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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. - € 13.500

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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#clp1033 - J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 1960, 1st printing - 210 EUR

Used first impression of the Dutch translation of The Hobbit.

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Bilbo. En Hobbits Aventyr, Translated by Britt G. Hallqvist and illustrated by Tove Jansson,

#clp0936 - Bilbo En Hobbits Aventyr, 1962, First printing, First official Swedish Translation published by Raben and Sjogren - € 1300

Bilbo. En Hobbits Aventyr, Translated by Britt G. Hallqvist and illustrated by Tove Jansson, .

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The true 1st Deluxe Edition of the Lord of the Rings, housed in the very scarce original publishers slipcase featuring the Pauline Baynes color triptych artwor

#clp0958 - 1963 1st UK Lord of the Rings Deluxe Edition - 7500 EUR

The true 1st Deluxe Edition of the Lord of the Rings, housed in the very scarce original publishers slipcase featuring the Pauline Baynes color triptych artwork.

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#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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#clp0941 - Lord of the Rings, 2nd US Edition in Original Publishers Slipcase and with Dustjackets - 600 EUR

The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Houghton Mifflin, 1965 Second Editions, 4th/3rd/3rd impressions

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#clp0224 - Toiler of the Sea signed and dedicated to J.R.R. Tolkien - 1000 €

From the library of J.R.R. Tolkien, poetry book Toiler of the Sea by Magner, James Edmund Jr. Published by The Golden Quill Press, Publishers, Francetown, New Hampshire. Inscribed and signed by James Edmund Magner, Jr., 1965

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#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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Advance Uncorrected Proof of The Hobbit, Heritage of Literature Edition, Longmans, London

#clp0189m - The Hobbit Heritage of Literature Edition Uncorrected Proof 1966 - 22.200 EUR

Advance Uncorrected Proof of The Hobbit, Heritage of Literature Edition, Longmans, London.

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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 - € 16.500

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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#clp0986 - J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 1969, 6th printing - 90 EUR

Used first impression of the Dutch translation of The Hobbit.

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#clp0988 - J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 1970, 7th printing - 95 EUR

Used first impression of the Dutch translation of The Hobbit.

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#clp0925 - Farmer Giles of Ham, The Rise and Wonderful Adventures of Farmer Giles, 7th impression from 1970 - € 50

Farmer Giles of Ham, the 7th impression of the 1st Edition, published by Allen & Unwin, in 1970 in fine condition.

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Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own a signed 3-volume set of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Published in Britain, each volume is a Revised (2nd) Edition and personally signed by the author

#clp0980 - Rare Signed Lord of the Rings 3-Volume Set by J.R.R. Tolkien - $ 44,000

Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own a signed 3-volume set of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Published in Britain, each volume is a Revised (2nd) Edition and personally signed by the author.

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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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#ajk0001 - The Lord of the Rings, 2nd UK Edition, 7th Impressions - 250 USD

The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King. 7th Impressions of the Revised (2nd) Edition, published in 1973 by George Allen & Unwin.

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#clp1021 - The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, Four Paperback Book Boxset from 1975, Gold Slipcase - 120 EUR

A nice set of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, with the famous gold slipcase with tolkien's Heraldic symbols by Ballantine Paperbacks

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#clp1010 - The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit - Heroic Tales Set 1977 Magnum Edition - 110 EUR

Heroic Tales set of Mass market paperbacks of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings issued in a slipcase by Methuen Publications Toronto, Canada'

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#ajk0002 - The Lord of the Rings, 2nd UK Edition, 10 / 10 / 9 set in original slipcase - 450 USD

The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King. later Impressions of the Revised (2nd) Edition, published in 1978 by George Allen & Unwin.

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#clp1018 - The Lord of the Rings JRR Tolkien Signature set from 1978, by Houghton Mifflin - 250 EUR

A nice hardcover set of The Lord of the Rings, with Tolkien's signature on the slipcase and cover illustrations based on a design by J.R.R. Tolkien

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Advance Uncorrected Proof of The Monsters and the Critics, and Other Essays by J.R.R. Tolkien edited by Christopher Tolkien

#clp0189t - The Monsters and the Critics, and Other Essays Uncorrected Proof 1983 - sold

Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1983 - Advance Uncorrected Proof of The Monsters and the Critics, and Other Essays by J.R.R. Tolkien edited by Christopher Tolkien.

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Advance Uncorrected Proof of The Book of Lost Tales II edited by Christoper Tolkien

#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 Lays of Beleriand (Book of Lost Tales III) edited by Christoper Tolkien

#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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#clp1016 - The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, Four Paperback Book Boxset from 1986, Blue Slipcase art by J.R.R. Tolkien - 120 EUR

A nice set of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, with the scarce blue slipcase with tolkien's art, published by Ballantine Books, New York

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#ajk0003 - The Lord of the Rings, Unwin Hyman Boxed Set in Mint Dustjackets and original slipcase - 550 USD

Lord of the Rings - Three volume hardback set in green slipcase. Cover illustrations by Tolkien (Lothlorien, Fangorn, Dunharrow).

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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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Advance Uncorrected Proof of The Treason of Isengard edited by Christoper Tolkien

#clp0189r - The Treason of Isengard Uncorrected Proof US 1989 - sold

Advance Uncorrected Proof of The Treason of Isengard edited by Christoper Tolkien.

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#clp1024 - The Complete Ruins of Osgiliath, Signed Limited Numbered Edition, nr 9 of 12 - 1800 EUR

The Complete Ruins of Osgiliath was assembled and revised by Alexander Lewis in 1992. Limited to 12 copies, The Complete Ruins of Osgiliath is Number 9 of 12 signed by the editor Alexander Lewis

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#clp0973 - The Tale of Gondolin - Assembled and revised by Alexander Lewis - 4750 EUR

The Tale of Gondolin - Assembled from the "Unfinished Tales", "The Book of Lost Tales" volume two, and "The Silmarillion" by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien. Illuminated and illustrated by Ruth Lacon.

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#clp0971 - Poems from The Lord of the Rings, published by HarperCollins, London, 1994 - 75 EUR

Miniature book containing the well-loved poems from Tolkien's literary masterpiece The Lord of The Rings, featuring a cover illustrated by celebrated Tolkien artist Alan Lee.

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#clp0974 - The Ruins of Osgiliath, Signed Limited Numbered Edition, nr 25 of 100 - 2000 EUR

The Ruins of Osgiliath was assembled and revised by Alexander Lewis in 1995. Limited to 100 copies, The Ruins of Osgiliath is Number 25 of 100 signed by the editor Alexander Lewis.

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#clp0946 - 1997 Harper Collins The Hobbit, Signed Limited Numbered Edition - 139 of 600 - 3000 EUR

Number 139 of a Limited Edition of only 600, specially bound and slipcased by the publisher to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the first publication of The Hobbit published to celebrate the centenary of J.R.R. tolkien's birth on January 3, 1892.

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#clp1032 - The Silmarillion, 1998 Signed Numbered Deluxe Limited Edition - 419 of 500 - 5500 €

This specially bound and slipcased first edition, published in 1998 by Harper Collins, has been limited to 500 copies, signed by the editor, Christopher Tolkien, and the artist, Ted Nasmith published to celebrate the centenary of J.R.R. tolkien's birth on January 3, 1892.

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Advance Uncorrected Proof of Roverandom by J.R.R. Tolkien

#clp0189l - Roverandom Uncorrected Proof US 1998 - 650 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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#clp0966 - Poems from the Hobbit miniature book illustrated by Tolkien - 75 EUR

This miniature book contains all the poems taken from The Hobbit. It is illustrated with thirty of Tolkien's own paintings and drawings.

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Black Leather The Lord of the Rings by Harper Collins Publishers, the 3rd printing of the 1997 Deluxe Limited Edition, printed in 2001

#clp0924 - Lord of the Rings, Harper Collins Deluxe Limited Edition of 2001 - Black Leather - € 900

Published by Harper Collins in 1999 Black Leather The Lord of the Rings by Harper Collins Publishers, the 3rd printing of the 1997 Deluxe Limited Edition, printed in 2001/

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Cannes Special Exclusive Limited Edition of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien published by Harpercollins, London, 2001

#clp0189u - The Lord of the Rings Cannes Special Exclusive Limited Edition 2001 - 280 EUR

Cannes Special Exclusive Limited Edition of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien published by Harpercollins, London, 2001.

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#clp1039 - The History of Middle Earth, Set of Part 1, 2 and 3 Limited Deluxe Edition - € 1.400

Harper Collins Publishers, the 1st printings of 2000 & 2001, The History of Middle-earth Deluxe Limited Editions, all three limited to 1000 copies worldwide published to celebrate the centenary of J.R.R. tolkien's birth on January 3, 1892.

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#ajk0008 - The History of Middle Earth: Deluxe Edition Set of Part 1, 2 and 3 - 1700 USD

The History of Middle Earth: Deluxe Edition Set of Part 1, 2, and 3 unfolds the evolving ideas, drafts, and histories penned by J.R.R. Tolkien, illuminating the creative genius behind the well-loved fantasies of Middle-earth. Encased in a specially designed slipcase, this limited deluxe set is a treasure for collectors.

Black Leather The Lord of the Rings by Harper Collins Publishers, the 4th printing of the 1997 Deluxe Limited Edition, printed in 2002 fourth impression

#clp1038 - Lord of the Rings, Harper Collins Deluxe Limited Edition of 2002 - Black Leather - € 750

Published by Harper Collins in 1999 Black Leather The Lord of the Rings by Harper Collins Publishers, the 4th printing of the 1997 Deluxe Limited Edition, printed in 2002 fourth impression.

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Harper Collins Publishers, the 1st printing of the 2002 Deluxe Limited Edition. Quarter Bound in Black Leather with Gilt title, Author, Publisher and Tolkien Monogram to the spine

#clp1037 - Black Limited De Luxe edition of the Silmarillion 2002 - 800 EUR

Harper Collins Publishers, the 1st printing of the 2002 Deluxe Limited Edition. Quarter Bound in Black Leather with Gilt title, Author, Publisher and Tolkien Monogram to the spine./

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Advance Uncorrected Proof of Bilbo's Last Song by Tolkien, with illustrations by Pauline Baynes

#clp0189k - Bilbo's Last Song: At the Grey Havens Uncorrected Proof 2002 - sold

Published by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers in 2002 - Advance Uncorrected Proof of Bilbo's Last Song by Tolkien, with illustrations by Pauline Baynes.

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#ajk0004 - Folio Society Limited Numbered Editions, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. All with Limitation Number #989 of 1750 - 4500 USD

Folio Society Limited Numbered Editions, Five Book Set in Slipcases, Includes The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. Matching set, all with Limitation Number #989 of 1750.

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#hr0011 -The J.R.R. Tolkien Deluxe Edition Collection in Original Publishers Slipcase, Limited to 500 Sets - sold

The J.R.R. Tolkien Deluxe Edition Collection, just released by Harper Collins in 2008, is not directly available in the US market.

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#ajk0006 - The J.R.R. Tolkien Deluxe Edition Collection in Original Publishers Slipcase, Limited to 500 Sets - 1700 USD

The J.R.R. Tolkien Deluxe Edition Collection, encompassing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Children of Hurin, and The Silmarillion in a special publisher's slipcase, limited to 500 sets worldwide.

Advance Uncorrected Proof of Understanding The Lord of the Rings by Rose A Zimbardo and Neil D. Isaacs

#clp0189j - Understanding The Lord of the Rings Uncorrected Proof US 2004 - 375 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 The Complete Tolkien Companion by J. E. A. Tyler published by Thomas Dunne Books, 2004

#clp0189s - The Complete Tolkien Companion Advance Uncorrected Proof 2004 - sold

Advance Uncorrected Proof of The Complete Tolkien Companion by J. E. A. Tyler published by Thomas Dunne Books, 2004.

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#ajk0010 - The Lord of the Rings: 50th Anniversary Edition, US Deluxe Edition by Houghton Mifflin - Like New - 300 USD

Limited US Deluxe Edition of The Lord of the Rings: 50th Anniversary Edition by Houghton Mifflin, featuring definitive text, fold-out maps, ribbon placemarker, gilded page edges, and Tolkien's own paintings of the Book of Mazarbul.

#ajk0011 - The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolkien, US Deluxe Edition by Houghton Mifflin - Like New - 180 USD

First Edition/First Printing of the Special Deluxe Edition of The Children of Húrin by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Houghton Mifflin in April 2007, encased in hardcover and housed in a matching blue slipcase, featuring exclusive illustrations by Alan Lee and a narrative assembled by Christopher Tolkien.

#ajk0012 - The Children of Hurin 1st UK Deluxe signed by Christopher Tolkien and Alan Lee - 1550 USD

Only 250 copies of The Children of Hurin deluxe editions released in 2007 by HarperCollins were released with a signed bookplate, including signatures by Christopher Tolkien and world famous illustrator Alan Lee.

#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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#ajk0013 - Unfinished Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien, Deluxe Slipcase Edition, UK 1st Printing - 160 USD

Deluxe Slipcase Edition of Unfinished Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien, UK 1st Printing, features definitive text and exclusive illustrations, like new, unsigned.

#ajk0005 - The Lord of the Rings Deluxe 2021 - 240 USD

The Lord of the Rings Deluxe 2021 edition, published by HarperCollins, brings forth the magical journey of Frodo Baggins and company in a specially designed format.

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#ajk0009 - The History of the Hobbit by John D. Rateliff, Deluxe Edition - Like New, Unsigned - 180 USD

Deluxe Edition of The History of the Hobbit by John D. Rateliff, like new and unsigned, encased in a custom-built slipcase, quarter-bound and stamped in gold foil with a design inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's artwork, featuring a ribbon markers.

#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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#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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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.

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