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The Silmarillion, 1st UK Edition, 1st Printing, with Dustjacket in Custom Slipcase

#001068 - The Silmarillion, 1st UK Edition, 1st Printing, with Dustjacket in Custom Slipcase - sold


This copy of The Silmarillion is the 1st printing of the 1st UK Edition published in 1977 by Allen & Unwin.


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The Silmarillion, by J.R.R. Tolkien.
This copy is the 1st printing of the 1st UK Edition published in 1977 by Allen & Unwin.


This is the UK Edition, bound by Billings and Son Ltd, with the L4.95 price on the dustjacket.
The book is in Near Fine condition, with no previous owners name, or other writing or marks.
A very clean and bright dustjacket, with no fading or tanning.
Only the most minor of rubbing, shows no tears or loss.
No fading or soiling, the dustjacket is also in Near Fine condition.
A wonderful copy of J.R.R. tolkien's lifetime work containing his account of the mythology of Middle-earth, edited by his son, Christopher Tolkien.
The map of Beleriand and the Lands to the North appears as a fold-out map, and is printed in black and red, no tears or marks noted. 
The dark blue topstain is not faded.

An extremely collectable copy, housed in a custom faux leather slipcase, gilt stamped with the JRRT Monogram to the rear, and tolkien's Heraldic device representing Luthien Tinuviel stamped to the front.


Digital photo's available, inquire if interested.

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