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TCG Letter #238


From
J.R.R. Tolkien
To
Mrs Earle
Date
12 April 1956
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Transcript
Complete
Tolkien writes about the inspirations behind The Lord of the Rings and gives a brief history of the name "Tolkien." and instructions on pronunciation, Tolkeen.
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References
Marquette archive details., See 7/1/6
J.R.R. Tolkien A Descriptive Bibliography, Dii47, p. 361
Heritage Auction listing, sold on Jul 27, 2022 for $30,000 including buyer's premium
Bradford Morrow, Bookseller, Catalogue Nine, 1980, item 542 Asking price USD 600
California Book Auction Galleries, Highlights from Barry R. Levin Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature: Sale 234 catalogue, 28-9 September 1986, lot 1244
The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide - Chronology (2017), p. 516 (this entry has been corrected)
Addenda and Corrigenda to The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide Revised and Enlarged Edition (2017) Vol. 1: Chronology · Arranged by Date , Scull & Hammond - entry for 12 April 1956


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