Thornton’s Bookshop just put up for sale a nice rebound set of first impressions of The Lord of the Rings online for £7500. The full description given is as follows:
Tolkien, J[ohn] R[onald] R[euel].THE LORD OF THE RINGS. 3 volumes. First editions, first impressions
THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (1954) THE TWO TOWERS (1954) THE RETURN […]

This original pen and ink drawing was found recently and is now up for auction at Sotheby’s on the 17th of December in London. Drawn by J. R. R. Tolkien some time after 1911, this is a very early sample of his skill as an artist. It is signed with a very early […]

Being woefully behind means that these two new 2010 calendars are both already in print and available for ordering. If you have not picked up a copy yet, be sure to follow the links and support these wonderful Tolkien fan organizations!

First up alphabetically is the Beyond Bree 2010 calendar, featuring art by Ted Nasmith, […]

R. R Auctions has another signed J. R. R. Tolkien letter up for auction, ending in early December. The two page typed letter is signed “J. R. R. Tolkien” on the first page, and then the second page (postscript) is signed ” J. R. R. T.” Here is the full description and link […]