17 Apr, 2012
(edited)Edited by Morgan on 2012-4-17 8:27:55 PM UTC
2012-4-17 4:58:54 PM UTC
I've been looking into buying copies of A&U LotR with first-edition dustjackets (don't have any as of now), and found a FR (1st/10th) back here for ca. £70. The dj has a sunned spine and small tear at the top of the spine. I know it's not a once-in-a-lifetime bargain -- would you recommend me to wait and watch for other copies, or is it a decent price? Thanks for any thoughts.
17 Apr, 2012
2012-4-17 6:15:28 PM UTC
Hi
£70 sounds a little steep to me
A 4th 1955 FOTR just sold for £57 on ebay which wasnt a bad buy. I think at £70 I would wait or make an offer ?
17 Apr, 2012
2012-4-17 8:26:43 PM UTC
Thank you, laurel! Indeed, considering the example you have, I should definitely abide my time.
17 Apr, 2012
2012-4-17 8:34:36 PM UTC
17 Apr, 2012
2012-4-17 8:45:22 PM UTC
Come on
laurel!
, I like talking prices down, but £57, for a FR 1955 4th, is pretty damn cheap --unless it was in poor condition. Even on mighty
eBay £57 for something that early is quite low. You could easily expect to see an auction like this spiral to over £100, if the condition was top drawer. That said, £70 isn't particularly amazing for a FR 10th; unless, again, it's a really smart copy. Even then...
So,
Morgan, no, it isn't a bargain. There are plenty of 1960's copies of LR kicking around.
BH
17 Apr, 2012
2012-4-17 8:54:41 PM UTC
17 Apr, 2012
2012-4-17 8:58:27 PM UTC
17 Apr, 2012
2012-4-17 9:05:46 PM UTC
Thanks for the thoughts and links, Khamul! Hm, it seems like the seller I found has a pretty reasonable price, then. Not a bargain, but not overpriced.
17 Apr, 2012
2012-4-17 9:21:52 PM UTC
Aye, middle-of-the-road stuff...
BH
17 Apr, 2012
2012-4-17 11:49:27 PM UTC
It was in fact I who bought the fourth impression FOTR earlier today! If the book matches the description gven, it will be a decent price for the book.
I agree that it should be possible, even now, to put together a reasonable first edition set for £30 to £50 for each volume. However, you will have to keep your eyes open, take your time and not be tempted to overbid!