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25 January 2024 13:00 GMT

Lot 136 - Tolkien (J.R.R.) The Lord of the Rings, 3 vol., first editions, first impressions,

Tolkien (J.R.R.) The Lord of the Rings, 3 vol., first editions, first impressions, The Return of the King with signature mark '4' and text block sagging, folding map at end of each vol., ink gift inscription in the year of publication on each front endpaper, light tape staining on endpapers, The Two Towers endpapers with light toning strip, original cloth, fine, dust-jackets, very light scuffing to corners, jacket spine lightly creased, otherwise a bright, crisp, and excellent set, [Hammond & Anderson A5], 8vo, 1954-55.

Estimate GBP 10,000 - 15,000
Sold for GBP 46,200 including premium

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Lot 137 - Tolkien (J.R.R.) The Silmarillion, first edition, signed by Christopher Tolkien, 1977.

Qs & Ks Arwen, Aragorn, Sauron, Saruman

Tolkien (J.R.R.) The Silmarillion, first edition, signed by Christopher Tolkien on front free endpapers, publisher's compliments slip loosely inserted, endpapers very lightly foxed with small toning strip, original cloth, dust-jacket, spine faded, otherwise excellent, [Hammond & Anderson A15a.], 8vo, 1977.

Estimate GBP 800 - 1,200
Sold for GBP 2,376 including premium

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Lot 138 - Tolkien (J.R.R.) The Silmarillion, one of 1000 copies, "collector's edition", 1977

R Troll, B Lurtz

Bs Gandalf & Nazgul

Limitation Number 213

Tolkien (J.R.R.) The Silmarillion, one of 1000 copies, "collector's edition", numbered plate laid down on front free endpapers as issued, light foxing to edges occasionally straying onto margins, original red morocco with JRRT monogram blind-stamped in gilt on upper cover, spine faded, a few soiling patches, slip-case, [Hammond & Anderson A15h.], 8vo, 1977 [but 1978(sic)].

Estimate GBP 600 - 800
Sold for GBP 1,452 including premium

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