Dagoths wrote:

I'm really not sold on this particular book. I understand its rarity, uniqueness and such, and how collectors covet it now. But still. How else does everyone feel about it? Do you think it is deserving of its current asking prices? (not this one obviously)

Many members have already expressed their opinions on this volume, we had a lengthy discussion about it back in January. You were a part of it. You can read back through it here.

https://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/n ... php?topic_id=5068&start=0

Or these
https://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/n ... php?topic_id=2465&start=0
https://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/n ... t_id=31954#forumpost31954

The front panel of the jacket has been pasted onto the rebind 🤦‍♂️

Mr. Underhill wrote:

The front panel of the jacket has been pasted onto the rebind 🤦‍♂️

The Hobbit 1938 J.R.R. Tolkien 1st US Edition First Impression Library Binding

355056513036

Seller: br_vinyl

(639)

Ended Sep 27, 2023

Buy-It-Now:

$4,999.00

They dealer has taken $1500 off the asking price very quickly...still too much IMO

Complete with more nonsense from the dealer.

Seems a tad expensive for such a late impression.

Mr. Underhill wrote:

New Edition of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy by JRR Tolkien in Facsimile Jackets

395001649558

Seller: brookfield_books

(698)

Ended Nov 16, 2023

Buy-It-Now:

$129.99

Wasn't the original color of the fellowship in this edition, yellow? Not orange?