I don't disagree at all, another 40 pounds isn't pocket change. My point was, when you've decided to spend $20 on something you wouldn't hesitate to spend $24. For the past few years people have been willing to spend big money on this title, the test of time i suppose will show if PoME and WotJ stays at these prices, and the only thing that sets them apart from the rest of the set is that there was no second printing.

I didn't intend to imply you thought it was worth this much, or that you disagreed with me. I just think collectors (everyone) have to put these things into perspective. It's not worth £250. If people stopped paying these prices, then perhaps prices would drop to more sensible levels. I just find it unbelievable, sometimes, that we pay this much for a book published in 1996, yet lovely Tolkien 1st edition sets from the 50's & 60's can (still) be got for the same price.

BH

Nice collection of essays that doesn't pop up much on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Proceedings-o ... ain_0&hash=item4d0307466b

Yes -- I had been looking for the Proceedings for a long time, but last week I found a used copy on Amazon.uk, cheaper than the Ebay one above, + it included a whole bunch of old Amon Hen and Mallorn issues!

Parts of those Proceedings are incredibly well proof-read, if I do say so myself ...

- wellinghall

It's a pity the cover of the hardback wasn't - Ouch! Old wounds...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MORGOTHS-RING ... ks_UK&hash=item416852b6a5

Buy It Now
GBP 120.00
US $187.42

For those interested in Hb boxed/slipcased sets (no idea what impressions are in it, but looks in decent nick) --this one finishes this evening (in about 6 hours) & can be had for 99p...

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The Lord of the Rings: volume 1/2/3 complete in cardboard by J. R. R. Tolkien...

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Seller: leiannesbargains

(1015)

Ended Jul 19, 2012

This item ended more than 90 days ago

BH

Anyone else think this price was pretty high for a jacketless 3rd imp. RK? I bought my jacketed (jacket probably only G+, maybe VG- at a push) copy a few years back for £75, & didn't think that was particularly cheap. This, like all the crazy jacketless 1960/70's H's, seems to have attracted an unusual amount of bidding...

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J.R.R.TOLKIEN,LOTR THE RETURN OF THE KING 1957 1ST ED/ 3RD IMP

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Seller: welshsufi2011

(551)

Ended Jul 19, 2012

This item ended more than 90 days ago

(Winning bid: £100)

BH

Way overpriced. I've paid just over $100 for both of my un-jacketed 1st/1st copies--one on eBay and one on Abebooks.

The problem with eBay is people overpay for items all the time because they get caught up in the bidding and/or they don't really know what they are bidding on. In my opinion, a 1st/3rd is not really that desirable for any collector without the jacket. That auction should have probably finished closer to £50.