Tolkiens lord of the rings series was adapted into an animated film by ralph bakshi and peter s. We carry 1st editions and custom fine binding of single books and sets. Tolkien any first editions, especially the history of middle earth series, hobbit, lord of the rings and early scholarly items. Tolkien s novels and some of his other published works in order of publication and chronological order.
First edition of the work of tolkiens heart, his monumental presentation of the personal mythology undergirding his epic adventure the lord of the rings, illustrated with a folding map of tolkiens fantastic lands. A brief introduction to tolkiens middleearth related works. Tolkien books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Mar 05, 2015 novelist delivers impassioned defence of libraries as rare copy of of jrr tolkiens novel becomes five millionth book in college collection alison flood thu 5 mar 2015 11. Tolkien wrote the hobbit, the lord of the rings, and the silmarillion, but there are many more books, most of them published after tolkiens death, that tell us more about middleearth and the broader world termed arda that his stories took place in. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
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Please search or browse our inventory of hard to find, out of print, used, and rare books by, or relating to, j. Tolkiens work was the recipient of the locus award in 1978. This wonderful book, took the world by storm in 1954. Tolkiens one of the most famous books the hobbit was published in the year 1937. Tolkien the hobbit books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
Jrr tolkien first editions adrian harrington rare books. Tolkien rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. Tolkiens official publisher, selling signed and deluxe editions of tolkiens books, plus a fascinating and definitive collection of official titles written by and about one of the worlds most popular and successful authors. The first version, written in the early 1920s, contains a significant amount of archaic language understood through the handy glossary at the back and is written in a way almost biblical. Tolkien, it was the first real story of this imaginary world and, together with beren and luthien and the children of hurin, he regarded it. One of only 1,500 copies printed for the first publication of the authors first novel. It was considered to be a childrens book though tolkien did not describe it as a childrens book.
Tolkiens novels and some of his other published works in order of publication and chronological order. The king of diamonds by simon tolkien and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book remains popular and is recognized as a classic in childrens literature. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. Tolkien 18921973, beloved throughout the world as the creator of the hobbit, the lord of the rings, and the silmarillion, was a professor of anglosaxon at oxford, a fellow of pembroke college, and a fellow. Tolkien online book shop, brought to you by harpercollins, j. John ronald reuel tolkien, cbe, is best remembered for the creation of middle earth and the series. The hobbit, or there and back again is a childrens fantasy novel by english author j. Tolkien 18921973 was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing the hobbit, the lord of the rings, the silmarillion and the children of hurin, plus other stories and essays. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Tolkiens classic prelude to his lord of the rings trilogy featuring cover art by caldecott honor winning childrens book illustrator peter sis, this edition o. His popularity began with the publication in 1937 of the hobbit, and was cemented by the appearance of the lord of the rings in the early 1950s.
It was the third work by tolkien to be released posthumously, after a collection of poems and the guide to the names in the lord of the rings. Published by houghton mifflin, 195519551956 1st editions, 2nd imp. The houghton mifflin edition was released later that year on 19 october. Tolkien had poems published as far back as 1911, but his first novel was the hobbit, or there and back again and was published in 1937. Tolkien, 1937, first edition with tolkien illustrations. The pictures were also published in the tolkien calenders from 1973 to 1979, save for 1975. Tolkien first editions books, including signed copies of the hobbit or there and back again and the lord of the rings trilogy. Tolkien 18921973 is widely regarded as one of the most important writers of the twentieth cen j. It was published on 21 september 1937 to wide critical acclaim, being nominated for the carnegie medal and awarded a prize from the new york herald tribune for best juvenile fiction. There is just a hint of soil to the edges of the text block, there is some wrinkling to the lower right hand corner of a group of 10 pages possibly caused by. If you care for journeys there and back, out of the comfortable western world, over the edge of the wild, and home again, and can take an interest in a humble hero blessed with a little wisdom and a little courage and considerable good luck, here is a record of such a journey and such a traveler. The first edition was by allen and unwin on 2 september 1976, three years after tolkien s death. My best friend at school noticed me reading the narnia books and suggested i have a go at tolkien. Tolkiens the hobbit and the lord of the rings trilogy are some of the most iconic and sought after first editions books on the market.
A second edition, extensively corrected and with tolkien s new preface explaining the origin of the novel, was published in 1966, and the first onevolume edition based on the text of the second edition was published in 1968. Jan 09, 2012 a second edition, extensively corrected and with tolkiens new preface explaining the origin of the novel, was published in 1966, and the first onevolume edition based on the text of the second edition was published in 1968. Tolkien 18921973 was a leading philologist, translator, and fantasy author best known for the hobbit and the lord of the rings. A selection of rare books, first editions and deluxe reprints by j. There is just a hint of soil to the edges of the text block, there is some wrinkling to the lower right hand corner of a group of 10 pages possibly caused by moisture. For sale is a first edition set of the lord of the rings by j. The tolkien bookshelf hard to find, out of print, used. Kate greenaway books and almanacks in first edition and nice condition. John ronald reuel tolkien was an english writer, poet, philologist, and university professor who is best known as the author of the classic high fantasy works the hobbit, the lord of the. We carry 1st editions and custom fine binding of single books and sets, including the hobbit, the lord of the rings, and the silmarillion. The silmarillion is a epic tale of the first three ages of middle earth, before the domination of men. Tolkien, including first editions and signed copies of the hobbit or there and back again and the lord of the rings trilogy. Titles include first edition lord of the rings and the hobbit.
Tolkien 18921973 is widely regarded as one of the most important writers of the twentieth century. Tolkien s the hobbit was sold at sothebys auction house in london for 7,000 sterling pounds. The first place to look for classic and rare j r r tolkien books. We package all books in custom cardboard book boxes for shipment and ship daily with tracking numbers this is the first american edition and the third printing 1977.
Tolkien, with facsimile dustjacket sold very first edition of the hobbit, the desire for every serious tolkien collector. Baynes went on to illustrate a number of tolkiens works, including illustrated poster version of the maps from the lord of the rings and the hobbits. Tolkien s official publisher, selling signed and deluxe editions of tolkien s books, plus a fascinating and definitive collection of official titles written by and about one of the worlds most popular and successful authors. We also have signed copies, limitednumbered editions, and many scarce or unusual items. First edition of the work of tolkien s heart, his monumental presentation of the personal mythology undergirding his epic adventure the lord of the rings, illustrated with a folding map of tolkien s fantastic lands. A spectacular set signed by tolkien on a laid in signature in the first book, the fellowship of the ring. Tolkien specifically chose pauline baynes 19222008 to illustrate this work after the success of her illustrations in tolkiens father giles of ham 1949.
Tolkien first edition, first printing copy of the fellowship of the ring, his first in the lord of the rings trilogy and the most difficult to acquire as a first. Tolkien, the hobbit first printing august 1965 with. I saved up my pocket money and bought this unwin books paperback edition. John ronald reuel tolkien, cbe, is best remembered for the creation of middle earth and the series of legends and adventures set within, beginning with the acclaimed childrens tale the hobbit 1936 and continuing through the epic trilogy the lord of the rings 19545 and the posthumously published mythopoeic volume the silmarilion 1977.
Following his presentation of beren and luthien christopher tolkien has used the same history in sequence mode in the writing of this edition of the fall of gondolin. Jun 05, 2015 a first edition of the hobbit given by jrr tolkien to one of his former students in 1937 has more than doubled the world record for a copy of the authors first novel, selling at auction for. This new edition includes the fiftiethanniversary fully corrected text setting and, for the first time, an extensive new index. Tolkien died in 1973 and his son, christopher posthumously completed his middle earth fantasy novel, the silmarillion. Octavo, original blue cloth gilt, original dust jacket. It lays the groundwork for the lord of the rings trilogy with an intricate series of tales of love, betrayal, and magic. I read it over a few evenings, and was pretty much hooked. Tolkien, written while tolkien was professor of anglosaxon at oxford during the 1920s and. An fine unread copy of the first book in j r r tolkien s iconic fantasy trilogy the lord of the rings.
Tolkiens mythopoeic works, edited and published posthumously by his son christopher tolkien in 1977, with assistance from guy gavriel kay, who later became a noted fantasy writer. The tolkien society is an educational charity, literary society, and international fan club, devoted to promoting the life and works of j. Early editions of a book as popular and enduring as j. This is a ballantine first edition produced to go with the 1965 first official paperback edition of lord of the rings, but cover artist barbara remington mistakenly included a lion and emus which professor tolkien insisted be removed immediately because there is no lion or emus in the hobbit and he. Tolkien, in full john ronald reuel tolkien, born january 3, 1892, bloemfontein, south africadied september 2, 1973, bournemouth, hampshire, england, english writer and scholar who achieved fame with his childrens book the hobbit 1937 and his richly inventive epic fantasy the lord of the rings 195455. This is the perfect reading copy for anyone who has seen the movie or not. The author also won the mythopoeic fantasy award for adult literature in 1981. These books have been rebound by hand by lyras books. Fans and staffers were joined by movie cast and crew members, brought together by a love of tolkien and of peter jacksons middleearth trilogies. Jun 04, 2015 a first edition of jrr tolkiens 1937 novel the hobbit, with an inscription in elvish written by the author, sells at auction in london for. The tolkien family originated in the east prussian town kreuzburg near konigsberg, which was founded during medieval german eastward expansion, where his earliestknown paternal ancestor michel tolkien was born around 1620. This is a ballantine first edition produced to go with the 1965 first official paperback edition of lord of the rings, but cover artist barbara remington mistakenly included a lion and emus which professor tolkien insisted be removed immediately because there is no lion or emus in the hobbit and he probably did not want the hobbit confused with the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe. Exactly a year ago today, february 21st 2015, many of us gathered in hollywood for the one last party. The tolkien bookshelf hard to find, out of print, used, and rare.
All copies of the hobbit, from the 1st impression to the last are available in this tolkien rare book shop. Tolkien s the hobbit inevitably attract the attention and money of both book collectors and fans. George rr martin donates hobbit first edition to texas. One of the worlds most famous books that continues the tale of the ring bilbo found in the hobbit and what comes next for it, him, and his nephew frodo. These works together are often called tolkien s legendarium, and the sheer number of. This more than doubled the world record and makes this copy of the hobbit the most expensive in the world. One of the great features of this book is the 100 drawings in the book created by the author.
The silmarillion by tolkien, first edition abebooks. It exists out a light green cloth binding over boards, imprinted with a stylized misty mountains scene in deep blue ink along the top, all the way around, and a dragon at the bottom, both front and back. Original green cloth, titles and tolkien s own mountains and dragon design to spine and both boards in. The books each have a burgundy silk marker ribbon and black and. Jrr tolkien british, 18921973 on the lower right corner. Tolkiens immediate paternal ancestors were middleclass craftsmen who made and sold clocks, watches and pianos in london and birmingham. The three books together in first edition, first impression, first state are now increasingly scarce in the original printed dust jackets. An fine unread copy of the first book in j r r tolkiens iconic fantasy trilogy the lord of the rings.
First edition of the hobbit sets record for tolkiens novel. Tolkien 1st edition 2009, hardcover the legend of sigurd and gudrunis a previously unpublished work by j. Identifying the hobbit and lord of the rings first edition issue points. Tolkien s mythopoeic works, edited and published posthumously by his son christopher tolkien in 1977, with assistance from guy. His books are now highly collectable with rare lord of the rings first editions and signed copies being highly sought after. Shop classic editions for a great selection of leather bound books, including the hobbit by j. The tolkien bookshelf hard to find, out of print, used, and. This is a 542 fifthfourthsecond impression set, published by allen and unwin in 19551956. All three books have been fully bound in burgundy goatskin leather with black speckled page edges. Each book is a first edition, first impression including return of the king with first issue point without the number 4 on page 49. Tolkien wrote the hobbit, the lord of the rings, and the silmarillion, but there are many more books, most of them published after tolkien s death, that tell us more about middleearth and the broader world termed arda that his stories took place in. The lord of the rings by tolkien, first edition abebooks.