Stu wrote:
Ligandil wrote:
Stu wrote:
Ligandil wrote:
https://affiliates.abebooks.com/c/9724 ... _-srp1-_-title3%5B%2Fq%5D
Every time one of these comes up for sale, I'm happily reminded of this crazy episode:
https://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/n ... php?topic_id=2843&start=0
that was amusing to read! Now I understand where comments on that seller come from.
Also, I was pretty sure this particular book wouldn't be available for long. I know it's very scarce but it's still a lot of money.
OK, I'll admit to buying this. Arrived this morning, and is indeed "as new". I already have a copy (also as new), but I'll probably keep this one (instead) by virtue of it being a lower number. I only really bought it because (a) it was in NZ, and (b) I knew a Tolkien dealer/vulture would pounce on it if I didn't. I'm of the feeling that leaving obvious food on their table is not in my best interests.
Nice catch. I would have bought it myself at this price if I didn’t already have a copy..
Emilien wrote:
Would have bought it, if I wasn't on holidays...
I'm looking for this for centuries, less than £700 for a fine condition copy, that was a bargain for sure !
I'm ready for waiting another 5 years :)
Books are like buses - none for ages and then two arrive at once! Hopefully you won't need to wait 5 more years!
Stu wrote:
Emilien wrote:
Would have bought it, if I wasn't on holidays...
I'm looking for this for centuries, less than £700 for a fine condition copy, that was a bargain for sure !
I'm ready for waiting another 5 years :)
Books are like buses - none for ages and then two arrive at once! Hopefully you won't need to wait 5 more years!
Haha, yes, true
but sometimes it depends of the line number 
Stu wrote:
Ligandil wrote:
Stu wrote:
Ligandil wrote:
https://affiliates.abebooks.com/c/9724 ... _-srp1-_-title3%5B%2Fq%5D
Every time one of these comes up for sale, I'm happily reminded of this crazy episode:
https://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/n ... php?topic_id=2843&start=0
Also, I was pretty sure this particular book wouldn't be available for long. I know it's very scarce but it's still a lot of money
OK, I'll admit to buying this. Arrived this morning, and is indeed "as new". I already have a copy (also as new), but I'll probably keep this one (instead) by virtue of it being a lower number. I only really bought it because (a) it was in NZ, and (b) I knew a Tolkien dealer/vulture would pounce on it if I didn't. I'm of the feeling that leaving obvious food on their table is not in my best interests.
Umm... may I buy your second copy pls?
Berelach wrote:
Stu wrote:
Ligandil wrote:
Stu wrote:
Ligandil wrote:
https://affiliates.abebooks.com/c/9724 ... _-srp1-_-title3%5B%2Fq%5D
Every time one of these comes up for sale, I'm happily reminded of this crazy episode:
https://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/n ... php?topic_id=2843&start=0
Also, I was pretty sure this particular book wouldn't be available for long. I know it's very scarce but it's still a lot of money
OK, I'll admit to buying this. Arrived this morning, and is indeed "as new". I already have a copy (also as new), but I'll probably keep this one (instead) by virtue of it being a lower number. I only really bought it because (a) it was in NZ, and (b) I knew a Tolkien dealer/vulture would pounce on it if I didn't. I'm of the feeling that leaving obvious food on their table is not in my best interests.
Umm... may I buy your second copy pls?
I'm surprised you haven't got one. Genuine question - have you been looking and just never found a suitable copy or was it something that wasn't really on your radar in times past? Back when I bought my copy, they definitely weren't super hard to find, but like everything else they do seem to be a little scarce at the moment (as do all the illustrated deluxe editions in this style).
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