Tolkien - The Silmarillion - 1977
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The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien is a 1977 First Edition Thus hardback with dust jacket, 365 pages, 23 cm by 15 cm, featuring fold-out maps and published by Book Club Associates.
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This is a rare 1977, 1st Edition Thus 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 Fine condition. It displays very nicely on a shelf and would make an excellent addition to any decorative library or private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Fine overall condition - probably not read
- Rare 1977 printing - 1st Edition Thus
- Fold-out map to the rear
- Blue coloured, cloth Boards & Spine
- Boards and Spine are clean, bright and straight
- Bindings and Hinges are secure
- All pages are straight and clean
- Dust jacket is bright and clean - slight fading to the Spine
- No inscriptions or scribbles
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SUMMARY
- The Silmarillion
- Written by J.R.R. Tolkien, Edited by Christopher Tolkien
- Printed 1977, First Edition Thus, 1st 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 1977, 1st Edition Thus 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 Fine condition. It displays very nicely on a shelf and would make an excellent addition to any decorative library or private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Fine overall condition - probably not read
- Rare 1977 printing - 1st Edition Thus
- Fold-out map to the rear
- Blue coloured, cloth Boards & Spine
- Boards and Spine are clean, bright and straight
- Bindings and Hinges are secure
- All pages are straight and clean
- Dust jacket is bright and clean - slight fading to the Spine
- No inscriptions or scribbles
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
SUMMARY
- The Silmarillion
- Written by J.R.R. Tolkien, Edited by Christopher Tolkien
- Printed 1977, First Edition Thus, 1st 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
1977
Height
23 cm
Edition
1st Edition Thus
Width
15 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Book Club Associates
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Dust jacket, Fold out maps or plates
Number of pages
365
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