Tolkien - The Silmarillion - 1978
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Description from the seller
This is a rare early printing of J.R.R. Tolkien’s; “The Silmarillion". The stories intertwine with Tolkien's most famous works; "The Lord Of The Rings" and "The Hobbit", and this title has become one of his most loved and collectable. This copy appears to be unread and it remains in Near Fine condition. It displays very nicely on a shelf and would make an excellent addition to any decorative library or private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Near Fine overall condition - possibly not read
- Rare early printing - 1978
- Maroon coloured, cloth Boards & Spine
- Boards and Spine are clean, bright and straight - minor bumps to corners & edges
- Bindings and Hinges are secure - lightly read
- All pages are straight and clean
- Dust jacket is bright and clean - some minor wear to the edges
- No inscriptions or scribbles
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SUMMARY
- The Silmarillion
- Written by J.R.R. Tolkien, Edited by Christopher Tolkien
- Printed 1978, First Edition Thus, 2nd Printing
- Published by Books Club Associates, London
- Hardcover with Dust Jacket
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CONDITION TERMINOLOGY
Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.
Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.
Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.
Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.
Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.
Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.
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SHIPPING
Please be aware; you may be liable for locally payable customs/duties/import taxes, in addition to shipping charges. Most international parcels are shipped via Royal Mail, UPS, Evri or DPD. Delivery usually takes 3-7 working days and is fully trackable.
Seller's Story
Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.
This is a rare early printing of J.R.R. Tolkien’s; “The Silmarillion". The stories intertwine with Tolkien's most famous works; "The Lord Of The Rings" and "The Hobbit", and this title has become one of his most loved and collectable. This copy appears to be unread and it remains in Near Fine condition. It displays very nicely on a shelf and would make an excellent addition to any decorative library or private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Near Fine overall condition - possibly not read
- Rare early printing - 1978
- Maroon coloured, cloth Boards & Spine
- Boards and Spine are clean, bright and straight - minor bumps to corners & edges
- Bindings and Hinges are secure - lightly read
- All pages are straight and clean
- Dust jacket is bright and clean - some minor wear to the edges
- No inscriptions or scribbles
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SUMMARY
- The Silmarillion
- Written by J.R.R. Tolkien, Edited by Christopher Tolkien
- Printed 1978, First Edition Thus, 2nd Printing
- Published by Books Club Associates, London
- Hardcover with Dust Jacket
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CONDITION TERMINOLOGY
Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.
Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.
Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.
Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.
Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.
Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.
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SHIPPING
Please be aware; you may be liable for locally payable customs/duties/import taxes, in addition to shipping charges. Most international parcels are shipped via Royal Mail, UPS, Evri or DPD. Delivery usually takes 3-7 working days and is fully trackable.
Seller's Story
Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Children's books, Illustrated, Literature, Science fiction and fantasy, Young adult fiction
Book title
The Silmarillion
Series
Lord of the Rings
Author/ Illustrator
Tolkien
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1978
Height
20.5 cm
Edition
1st Edition Thus
Width
13.5 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Book Club Associates
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Dust jacket
Number of pages
414
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