You should be able to pick them up on eBay if you are not in any hurry. I picked up first printings (retail, not BCA) of both of those books in NF condition a year or so back for $15-$20 each (can't remember exactly). Despite what a lot of booksellers might have you believe, there were a LOT of copies of these printed (I think the first US print of BOLT1 was 25,000 copies), so they are actually remarkably common.

Cheers
Stu

I am looking to by the first two History of Middle-earth books (Lost Tales 1 & 2) published by Houghton Mifflin. I am looking for First Printings. What I have been able to find online are either Book Club Copies or outrageously priced. Anyone know where I might find a set (Near Fine or better), or have a suggestion of where to look? Thanks.

Hi Anthony -

I had this dream that after collecting so many calendars, I would like to create one. With Ted and Jef providing illustrations (some previously unpublished!) and my daughter doing the publishing (all of those tuition bills are now paying off!), I am not really doing much other than facilitating communications (OK, and getting the Shire Reckoning and important dates correct). I can not wait 'til I have one of them in my hands. This is really exciting for me!

Have the 2008 Colin Williams calendars coming. Assuming that the 08 HI calendar is a success and we do an '09, he said that he would love to be included.

Also have a previously undiscovered variant of the 74 A&U calendar published in New Zealand heading my way, too.

And I just received a mint (unopened mailer) copy of the 74 Ballantine calendar.

All in all, a pretty good time to be a calendar collector!

Away from The Green Hill Country,

Parm

Hey Phil!
Just want to add our lil project here about the 2008 Heren Istarion Calendar
JUST IN TIME FOR THE YULE TIDE HOLIDAYS!!

The first ever Heren Istarion Calendar is now available to order!
2008 Heren Istarion:
The Northeast Tolkien Society Calendar
The first-ever calendar issued by The Northeast Tolkien Society to feature previously unpublished art by:
Ted Nasmith
Jef Murray
This 2008 Calendar will also feature:

Shire Reckoning format with Gregorian offsets
Moon Phases
Important dates in Middle-earth

With Many thanks to Ted Nasmith, Jef Murrary, Phil Goss (The Compleat Gyde To Tolkien Calendars) and his daughter Megan we are ecstatic to be able to bring this one of a kind calendar to you.

For ordering information visit:
http://www.herenistarion.org

I cant wait a few days to find out, I need to know now!!! lol

Thanks Beren, will be checking your site avidly for any further news.