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30 Jan, 2013
2013-1-30 11:38:26 PM UTC
Hi
Yep there was a Catalogue but no Sil pics in it. Just mailed you. Was interesting for sure. I really hope someone on here got some of the good lots. Pics later in week
30 Jan, 2013
2013-1-30 11:40:48 PM UTC
PDF of Catalogue available at

http://www.dominic-winter.co.uk/

Click on Results
Link to PDF of Catalogue is at top of page
Link to Price Realised also available on this page.

Rayner Unwin Collection is Lots 492-522
30 Jan, 2013
2013-1-30 11:41:47 PM UTC
Holy .... Indeed
Even i was excited bidding. Just wished lottery had come in on Tuesday!
30 Jan, 2013
2013-1-30 11:46:14 PM UTC
Pics of Lot 518

Description:

Tolkien (J.R.R.). The Silmarillion, ed. Christopher Tolkien, 1st ed., 1977, folding map, original cloth, d.j., 8vo, signed by Christopher Tolkien, with a two page proof of the title and opposite page by Christopher Tolkien, and a note by him: “The Elvish lettering on these pages is hastily done and on no account to be reproduced” (it was reproduced in the book almost exactly), plus a lunch invitation from Rayner Unwin and Christopher Tolkien on July 29, 1977 to launch publication of the book, together with unbound proof sheets of The Silmarillion, a presentation copy to Rayner Unwin from Christopher dated 15 September 1977, a limited edition copy (4/1000) signed by Christopher Tolkien and another signed trade edition (5)

11_5109b05ad5bc7.jpg 2308X1972 px

11_5109b06f18853.jpg 2060X2220 px

11_5109b07e3c4bc.jpg 1652X2428 px
31 Jan, 2013
2013-1-31 12:02:00 PM UTC
Perhaps we will find some of the lots at ebay soon - hopefully.
1 Feb, 2013
2013-2-1 7:26:06 PM UTC
Somebody is offering me #519, unfortunately without the red Silm:

The Lord of the Rings, Deluxe edition, 4th
impression, 1974; The Hobbit, Deluxe edition, 1976, colour
illustrations, original black cloth blocked in gold and silver, both
contained in original boxes, Lord of the Rings with publisher’s ‘File
Copy’ ink stamp to paper label, 8vo, with three others: Poems and
Stories, Deluxe ed., 1980, The Hobbit, Collector’s ed., 1987, 3/100
signed by Christopher Tolkien

All books come with a card of authentication from Dominic Winters.

What would be a reasonable price?? Please send me PN with your suggestions!!
1 Feb, 2013
2013-2-1 8:09:38 PM UTC
Hi Laurin,

Here are some pics of Lot 519. Not sure about value. Others may have better idea.

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11_510c20e2b65dd.jpg 3076X1320 px
2 Feb, 2013
2013-2-2 1:37:13 PM UTC
The LotR and the Hobbit are mine now. Unfortunately the 87 signed Hobbit was not available.

1207_510d164dadebf.jpg 1000X750 px

1207_510d16591ddc6.jpg 1000X750 px

1207_510d16661d4f4.jpg 1000X750 px

1207_510d167568e10.jpg 1000X750 px
9 Feb, 2013
2013-2-9 11:20:28 PM UTC
http://www.abebooks.de/servlet/BookDe ... ?bi=9561627866&cm_la=want

Was this one also part of the auction? Could not find it in the catalogue.
10 Feb, 2013
2013-2-10 7:53:47 AM UTC
Indeed it was. Jsut came up o nmy abe books search as well!
this was lot 515 and came with a ROTK first. SOLD for £2300 + fees

This seller also has lot 511 for sale sold for £3200 + fees.

Awaiting the Sil to turn up soon !
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