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The Hobbit 1937 UK 2nd Impression w/ card SIGNED by TOLKIEN


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THE HOBBIT
1937 FIRST UK EDITION, SECOND IMPRESSION
w/ card SIGNED BY J.R.R. TOLKIEN

This book needs no introduction, it is simply Tolkien's most desired publication.
Originally published in September of 1937, "The Hobbit" quickly became a classic of the genre and is now descibed as the book of the century. This copy, the second impression was published in December of 1937. First and second impressions are very difficult to find in descent shape, especially considering the pre-war time conditions in which they were printed. Only 1500 copies were published in the first impression, and only 1877 copies of the original 2300 second impression prints are said to have survived the bombing of London in November 1940. Furthermore, this is THE ONLY UK FIRST EDITION that was published with the addition of 4 color and 9 mono plate illustrations by the author.
Here is a amazing opportunity to have a 1937 Hobbit with laid-in signature card SIGNED by J.R.R. Tolkien for under $7,000! Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of history that will only increase in value over time!

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1991 Limited Edition SIGNED by Alan Lee
THE LORD OF THE RINGS
1991 Limited Edition SIGNED by ALAN LEE

In 1991 the first one volume edition of The Lord of the Rings was published with illustrations by Alan Lee. This is the Centenary Edition, produced to celebrate Tolkiens 100th birthday. A total of 1193 pages, it contains 50 full colour illustrations by Alan Lee, and black & white maps by Tolkien . This SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION of just 250 copies has been SIGNED & NUMBERED by ALAN LEE.

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Tolkien, John Ronald Reuel; The Lord of the Rings; HarperCollins Publishers, London England, 1991.

Contains in One Volume:
Part one:The Fellowship of the Ring
Part two:The Two Towers
Part three:The Return of the King

Quarter-bound leather, hardcover book in FINE condition. Comes complete matching slipcase in NEAR FINE condition. Absolutely stunning!

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Signed & Numbered copy of the 2007 HarperCollins Super Deluxe Limited Edition of The Children of Hurin.

2007 UK Deluxe Edition SIGNED by Christopher Tolkien & Alan Lee

THE CHILDREN OF HURIN
2007 UK DELUXE LIMITED EDITION SIGNED by Christopher Tolkien & Alan Lee

The first standalone tale of Middle-earth since 1977, and the first complete version of one of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Great Tales' with many exclusive features:

  • Strictly limited to just 500 hand-numbered copies
  • Fully bound in real Italian leather
  • Decorated in gold and red foil
  • Raised spine ribs
  • Printed on superior acid-free paper
  • Hand-sewn binding
  • Gold-edged pages
  • Marbled endpapers
  • Silk ribbon marker

Each copy is signed and numbered by Christopher Tolkien and Alan Lee on a bespoke tip-in flyleaf.
Every book is hand bound in the finest quality leather from genuine first edition pages, secured to the spine through hand sewing and meshing in order to ensure lasting durability and strength.

Published by HarperCollins Publishers, London 2007.
The book is in MINT condition. Shrinkwrap has been removed only to confirm number....copy #144 of 500. This brand new volume will prove irresistible to collectors and new fans alike. Absolutely stunning!

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The Art of Ruth Lacon - SIGNED COPY
THE ART OF RUTH LACON
2005 FIRST UK EDITION, FIRST IMPRESSION
SIGNED BY RUTH LACON

Published by ADC Publications Ltd in December 2005, "The Art of Ruth Lacon" is sure to be a crowd pleaser. This book covers 17 years of previously unseen works inspired by JRR Tolkien. With 132 pages of beautiful illuminations and illustrations of the works of JRR Tolkien, from The Silmarillion, The Tale of Gondolin, The Hobbit, The Lord of The Rings, The Ruins of Osgiliath, Farmer Giles of Ham, Unfinished Tales etc.

This is one of only 1000 copies that were published. This large format A4 book includes a detailed biography on JRR Tolkien, and Ruth Lacon, also a fascinating comment on each piece of Art, setting and enlightening background on the construction.Great opportunity to own a piece of history that is sure to increase in value over time!

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1990 The Hobbit, LE SIGNED by DAVID WENZEL
THE HOBBIT
1990 Limited Edition SIGNED by DAVID WENZEL

Originally released in 1989 & 1990 in a 3 volume series. This NEW hardback copy is the FIRST PRINTING of the one volume edition published by Eclipse Books in a Limited Edition series of 600 copies, NUMBERED and SIGNED by DAVID WENZEL. The value of these Limited Edition SIGNED copies will only go up! Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of history. Fabulous artwork and a must for all Tolkien fans and serious collectors as well!
Tolkien, John Ronald Reuel; The Hobbit; Illustrated by David Wenzel, Adapted by Charles Dixon and Sean Deming, Forestville California; 134 pages, ISBN 1-56060-068-3.
NEW and in MINT condition, the book is still shrinkwrapped and even comes with the original shipping box (pictures are from my personal copy), the book for sale is #426 of 600. Please also check out the Original Artwork for sale.

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SIGNED by ALAN LEE


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FIVE VOLUME SET
Illustrated and SIGNED by ALAN LEE

Here is your chance to get ALL five volumes illustrated by Alan Lee. EACH BOOK WAS INDIVIDUALLY SIGNED BY ALAN LEE while in New York.

The FIVE VOLUME SET includes:
* The Lord of the Rings First Edition, First Impression, three volume set of 2002.
* The Hobbit 1997 Edition.
* The Lord of the Rings Later printing of the one volume edition of 1991.

The value of these SIGNED COPIES will only go up! Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of history. A must for all Tolkien fans and serious collectors as well!

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