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10 Sep, 2012
2012-9-10 4:59:53 PM UTC
I have a copy of Leeds University Verse - paid a lot of money for it, many years ago (though nothing like £1999). Mine's in better condition than the one for sale here - that one looks faded.

Mind you; I've also bought several items very cheaply over the years; so I'm happy that it all works out in the end.

10 Sep, 2012
2012-9-10 5:22:29 PM UTC
This vendor has two first edition Hobbits - here's a link to one of them:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOLKIEN-THE-H ... tible&hash=item1c2b380bbf

Part of the rather over-excited spiel runs:

"The endpapers (maps) have been removed. It has no flaws to mention. The pages are bright and all present – including the two pages of advertisements - a flawless copy! "

Now, while I don't want an irate vendor to come running in here, flinging monkey-poo - - I do have a question: how can a 1st ed. Hobbit with the maps removed be a flawless copy? oh, and how come he's asking such silly prices?



12 Sep, 2012
2012-9-12 1:33:26 PM UTC
As a matter of interest has anyone got a copy of this verses book already?

I have now
12 Sep, 2012
2012-9-12 3:53:23 PM UTC
Congrats. 1,020.00 GBP ($1,638.43)

Too rich for my blood.
12 Sep, 2012
2012-9-12 4:51:46 PM UTC
well done trotter
i had a feeling you may go for it
suprised didnt go for more.
What are you missing now?
12 Sep, 2012
2012-9-12 5:01:26 PM UTC
A lot of the early publications like this one, as pointed out, this is a very rare publication and I like to collect these.
12 Sep, 2012
2012-9-12 8:39:17 PM UTC
You have far, far too much money!

BH
16 Sep, 2012
2012-9-16 4:46:07 PM UTC
What do we make of this then?

Lord of the rings book signed by Christopher Tolkien!!

I met him at the London book fair. I dont recall if it was the 2009 or 2010 one though as ive been to a few thanks to my line of work (norfolk county council librarian) I hope this clears up any confusion there might have been and I look forward to hearing from yu again if you have any further enquiries.

-calumfish1986

Wrong thread I think...

BH

16 Sep, 2012
2012-9-16 5:24:07 PM UTC
I don't like it - the sig. looks wrong, for a start. Then there's the illiterate note from the 'librarian', who has no previous form on Ebay. I'd stay well clear (besides, I've more than enough CT sigs.)

16 Sep, 2012
2012-9-16 5:32:13 PM UTC
...and CT wasn't at the London Book Fair in 2009 or 2010, as far as we know.

BH
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