Description:

Offered for sale is a 2006 first edition hardcover of The Ring of Words: Tolkien and the Oxford English Dictionary by Peter Gilliver, Jeremy Marshall, and Edmund Weiner. This scholarly and fascinating work explores J.R.R. Tolkien’s career as a lexicographer and how his professional work with the OED directly informed the creation of Middle-earth.

Features of this edition:

• Unique Insight: The book details Tolkien's work as a lexicographer and wordwright, including essays on the etymological origins of iconic terms like "hobbit" and "mithril".

• Archival Content: It features reproductions of original, handwritten dictionary slips from the OED archives, providing a rare look at Tolkien's drafting process.

• Provenance: This copy features a personal inscription on the endpaper, adding a unique touch of history to the volume.

• Condition: Please refer to the images provided for a full view of the dust jacket and the interior pages. Small tear to back of dust jacket.