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Tolkien Signed Letter at RR Auction

Urulókë @ Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 ()

The item sold for $4784.40 US(Ł3073) at RR Auction
Lot number 611 - Tolkien TLS (Typed Letter Signed)
TLS signed “J.R.R. Tolkien,” one page, 8 x 10, November 14, 1962. Letter to H. Cotton Minchin. In full: “It was nice to hear from you again and I was most interested in your letter. What you say about [...]

Tolkien Signed Letter For Auction December 11

Urulókë @ Monday, December 5th, 2011 ()

MICHAEL TRELOARAntiquarian BooksellersGPO Box 2289Adelaide, SA 5001Australia
www.treloars.com
1.30 pm Sunday December 11Medina Grand Adelaide Treasury Hotel

Lot 10: TOLKIEN, J.R.R. (1892-1973)An autograph letter signed by J.R.R. Tolkien to a Miss Turnbull in Whitby, Yorkshire. Two pages, octavo, on one leaf with printed letterhead (76 Sandfield Road, Headington, Oxford), dated 19 May 1955, with the original envelope [...]

Three Farthing Stone Smial meeting Sunday 11th December

Urulókë @ Monday, November 28th, 2011 ()

Andy Compton sends along this invitation. Sounds like fun, wish I could make it!
It has been far too long since our last meeting and I have had many requests for a get together before Christmas. It will be great to meet up with so many friends again especially as it has not been possible to [...]

Signed Lord of the Rings, Reeve's Tale, Manuscript Letters for Auction Sunday Nov 27 in Australia

Urulókë @ Friday, November 25th, 2011 ()

These three lots are being auctioned by Bay East Auctions in Sydney, Australia. These items have been secured in a bank vault since the 1970s, and have remained in the hands of the original family these were given to originally so this is the first time these particular items are hitting the marketplace.
Bay [...]

An Interview with Elwë at Telperion Books - new Tolkien bookstore launch

Urulókë @ Monday, November 21st, 2011 ()

Many of you have seen Elwë around the forums here, most recently posting about his new bookstore www.telperionbooks.com. Starting a bookselling business involves a lot of work in building up stock, but more importantly accumulating knowledge about the books and collectors that will be your market. Elwë has done an excellent job getting [...]

Upcoming Tolkien signatures at auction: Bonhams 22 Nov - Christies 28 Nov

Urulókë @ Monday, November 21st, 2011 ()

Bonhams Sale 18992
22 Nov 2011
New Bond Street, London
Books, Maps, Manuscripts and Historical Photographs, including the Property of the late Michael Silverman
Lot 182 - TOLKIEN (J.R.R.)Autograph notes and heavily revised typescript with accompanying autograph letter about a review of Robinson's edition of Chaucer: being his suggested revisions and corrections to the review by his friend and [...]

2012 Beyond Bree Calendar Now Available

Urulókë @ Friday, November 11th, 2011 ()

Beyond Bree is pleased to present its 2012 Calendar featuring art focused on the Elves of Tolkien's Middle-earth. The calendar features classic art from Beyond Bree's past as well as new works by a host of artists from around the globe, including:
* Paula DiSante* Sylvia Hunnewell* Tim Kirk* Octo Kwan* [...]

The Hobbit new Latin translation coming?

Urulókë @ Monday, October 24th, 2011 ()

I was pleased to discover that Hobbitus Ille: The Latin Hobbit is scheduled for publication in September of 2012 by HarperCollins. So far there is incredibly little information available on the book beyond the title, except that the author is Mark Walker (author of Latin for Everyday Life and other books on Latin) and [...]

Signed typed letter at RR Auction, closing November 9th

Urulókë @ Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 ()

RR Auction currently has a nice signed letter in their auction 378, item number 655. Thanks to Trotter for pointing it out!
http://rrauction.com/bidtracker_detail.cfm?IN=655http://rrauction.com/past_auction_item.cfm?ID=3247595
It is currently bid up to $2716 as of November 8th.Sold Price: $4,339.20
TLS, one page, 8 x 10, February 17, 1963. Letter to Miss Julie Cape. In full, "Thank you very much for [...]

Four new books from Crescent Moon

Urulókë @ Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 ()

J. R. R. TOLKIEN - THE BOOKS, THE FILMS, THE WHOLE CULTURAL PHENOMENON
A new critical study of J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and other books.
This new analysis by Jeremy Mark Robinson explores Tolkien's major writings (The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Beowulf: The Monster and the Critics, The [...]


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