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remy

11 February (edited)
2026-2-11 9:32:39 PM UTC

Yes, definitely a "scam" listing.

*Listing taken down

Mr. Underhill
Shirrif (Moderator)

11 February (edited)
2026-2-11 9:37:47 PM UTC

Good catch all, listing has been removed, but have left up Éarendel's comment for posterity.

Mr. Underhill
Shirrif (Moderator)

12 February
2026-2-12 3:08:29 AM UTC

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RETURN OF THE KING JRR Tolkien 1st ed 10th impression 1963 HC/DJ LotR

317869442342

Seller: pinc_9022

(98)

Buy-It-Now:

$275.00

Mr. Underhill
Shirrif (Moderator)

12 February
2026-2-12 9:18:52 PM UTC

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J.R.R. Tolkien - The Hobbit - US 1938 1st Ed./4b State *VG Boards/Binding/Text*

157678250437

Seller: lschnatt

(1132)

Buy-It-Now:

$3,000.00

HMCO Hobbit First Editions.

Mr. Underhill
Shirrif (Moderator)

14 February
2026-2-14 8:59:40 PM UTC

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J.R.R. Tolkien - The Hobbit - US 1938 1st Edition/4b State *Clean Text*

157680616170

Seller: lschnatt

(1133)

Buy-It-Now:

$2,700.00

Mr. Underhill
Shirrif (Moderator)

14 February
2026-2-14 9:02:42 PM UTC

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J. R. R. Tolkien The Lord of the Rings - 3 Vol set Readers Union 1960 Rebind

198103962292

Seller: grachellie0

(23)

Ended Feb 15, 2026

This item ended more than 90 days ago

Interesting rebind of a RU set.

Laurin

15 February
2026-2-15 1:23:21 PM UTC

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The Fellowship of the Ring. J.R.R. Tolkien PROOF COPY. 1953. 1 Of Only 20 Copies

227217893981

Seller: milesofrarebooks

(4197)

Ended Feb 16, 2026

This item ended more than 90 days ago

Mr. Underhill
Shirrif (Moderator)

15 February
2026-2-15 2:05:24 PM UTC

Laurin wrote:

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The Fellowship of the Ring. J.R.R. Tolkien PROOF COPY. 1953. 1 Of Only 20 Copies

227217893981

Seller: milesofrarebooks

(4197)

Ended Feb 16, 2026

This item ended more than 90 days ago

In case anyone is interested in reading more about proof and ARC copies of LoTR. Deagol's site has a fantastic article.
https://tolkienbooks.net/php/lotr-print-runs.php

Jlong

15 February
2026-2-15 10:39:24 PM UTC

Laurin wrote:

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The Fellowship of the Ring. J.R.R. Tolkien PROOF COPY. 1953. 1 Of Only 20 Copies

227217893981

Seller: milesofrarebooks

(4197)

Ended Feb 16, 2026

This item ended more than 90 days ago

Very cool! Definitely out of my price range, but interesting to see one of these for sale.

The late Stu
Home away from home

16 February
2026-2-16 3:12:17 AM UTC

Jlong wrote:
Laurin wrote:

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The Fellowship of the Ring. J.R.R. Tolkien PROOF COPY. 1953. 1 Of Only 20 Copies

227217893981

Seller: milesofrarebooks

(4197)

Ended Feb 16, 2026

This item ended more than 90 days ago

Very cool! Definitely out of my price range, but interesting to see one of these for sale.

A shame it is so changed from its initial state, though. Missing the half title and rebound isn't ideal for something like this.

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