Lord of the rings first edition book value

The lord of the rings is an epic highfantasy novel written by english author and scholar j. We carry 1st editions and custom fine binding of single books and sets, including the hobbit, the lord of the rings, and the silmarillion. Lord of the rings, set, first edition, unwin abebooks. Tolkien first editions books, including signed copies of the hobbit or there and back again and the lord of the rings trilogy. Each following impression can almost cut the price by a third, depending on the market availability. The lord of the rings is an epic high fantasy novel written by philologist and oxford university professor j.

The first place to look for classic and rare j r r tolkien books. A spectacular set signed by tolkien on a laid in signature in the first book. Supplies were exhausted before the end of 1967 so ended the first deluxe edition of the lord of the rings. A beautiful set of first editions of this classic of fantasy literature, with a custom quarter. 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 of merton college until his retirement in 1959.

His chief interest was in the linguistic aspects of the early english written. His books are now highly collectable with rare lord of the rings first editions and signed copies being highly sought after. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The books in the tolkien library store always have a high collectible value and are of the finest on the market. Tolkiens the hobbit and t he lord of the rings trilogy are some of the most iconic and sought after first. We carry a wide selection of titles in the arts, theology, history, politics, social and physical.

The first edition was published in editions of 3,000 copies, 3,250 copies, and 7,000 copies respectively, so that there are no more than 3,000 sets in first. Lord of the rings trilogy first editionshow much is it. A readers companion, an annotated guide to all three parts of the book of the century. Please search or browse our inventory of hard to find, out of print, used, and rare books by, or relating to, j. The lord of the rings tells of the great quest undertaken by frodo and the fellowship of the ring. Identifying the hobbit and lord of the rings first edition issue points.

Tolkien, including first editions and signed copies of the hobbit or there and back again and the lord of the rings trilogy. Tolkien the lord of the rings 1991 us illustrated edition by alan lee the lord of the rings. Unfollow lord of the rings first edition first print to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. First editions, first printings of each title comprising the the lord of the rings trilogy. Seven small hardbacks the lord of the rings in six plus the appendices in the seventh. Identifying the hobbit and lord of the rings first edition. Lord of the rings by tolkien, three volumes, first edition. On july 29, 1954, the first instalment in the lord of the rings trilogy hit the book stores. 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. Since it was first published in 1954, the lord of the rings has been a book people have treasured. The lord of the rings, 1st uk edition, 1st impression, with near fine. Fine collectable copies of the lord of the rings by j. This edition, produced in collaboration with christopher tolkien, contains specially commisioned maps.

This first edition, first issue set is scarce and highly collectable. The lord of the rings tolkien first editions raptis rare books. The lord of the rings comprising first editions of the fellowship of the. Tolkien collecting has boomed over the last decade, ever since the lord of the rings movies and the recent the hobbit movies, anything tolkien wrote or drew has more than tripled in value at least. At first this can become somewhat confusing because when a book becomes very popular and is often reprinted many times over a number. 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. Jul 29, 2017 check the publishing information to establish when your book was released, and by who. The story began as a sequel to tolkiens earlier, less complex childrens fantasy novel the hobbit 1937, but eventually developed into a much larger work. Jun 20, 2010 well the trilogy is not worth as much as the actual lord of the rings book which is 1200 pages long, has 9 books and 3 parts the fellowship of the ring, the two towers, and the return of the king. In the world of book collecting, a first edition is generally considered to be the first appearance of a work, in its first printing. Identifying the hobbit and lord of the rings first edition issue points j. Lord of the rings by tolkien, first edition abebooks. This is the perfect reading copy for anyone who has seen the movie or not. Bilbo and frodo baggins diary, it is known as the red book of westmarch.

The film tiein edition of the popular, onevolume, edition of the book of the century, featuring an exclusive image from the film. Identifying the hobbit and lord of the rings first edition issue points raptis rare books fine rare and antiquarian first edition books for. The lord of the rings 1971 1st book club associates hardback edition rare. Rare, limited, signed and numbered editions of the lord of. Tolkien three volumes lord of the rings first edition abebooks. The lord of the rings books for sale in stock ebay.

This epic fantasy book centers on a hobbit named frodo baggins and his loyal group of companions, called the fellowship of the ring. Tolkiens classic masterpiece, together with the lord of the rings. The tolkien bookshelf hard to find, out of print, used, and. Image caption the tolkien books were expected to sell for up to. Oct 29, 20 buy the lord of the rings deluxe edition anniversary by tolkien, j r r isbn. Plus a cd on which tolkien reads pieces from the lord of the rings. Of all popular bestsellers, the lord of the rings is the one most likely to be read over and over again shippey, tolkien. Large folding maps, printed in black and red, at rear of each volume. Tolkiens the hobbit and t he lord of the rings trilogy are some of the most iconic and sought after first editions books on the market today. The fellowship of the ring has some minor offsetting to the endpapers, near fine in a bright near fine dust jacket with one small closed tear. Jan 19, 2006 28 harry potter and the philosophers stone by jk rowling bloomsbury, 1997.

Because really, the lord of the rings was never a trilogy and never will be a trilogy. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy has touched the hearts of young and old alike. Gandalf the wizard, merry, pippin and sam, gimli the dwarf, legolas the elf, boromir of gondor, and a tall, mysterious stranger called strider. Those who have previously read the hobbit will find the lord of the rings as a familiar time and place to return to. All three title pages of the books had been signed by the author, jrr tolkien. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The story began as a sequel to tolkiens 1937 fantasy novel the hobbit, but eventually developed into a much larger work. Make offer the lord of the rings 1st edition box set j r r tolkien excellent cond lord of the rings j. This onevolume edition was the first time that the book appeared as the author had originally intended it. Unfollow first edition lord of the rings to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Titles include first edition lord of the rings and the hobbit. A first edition set of the lord of the rings trilogy has been sold at auction in. The lord of the rings is a mustread for all fantasy genre fans. The lord of the rings was first published in three volumes between 1954 and 1955.

Check the publishing information to establish when your book was released, and by who. The value of lotr has increased exponentially since the movies smashing. If you dont have a first edition, not all hope is lost. The lord of the rings by tolkien, first edition abebooks. Tolkien 18921973 was a leading philologist, translator, and fantasy author best known for the hobbit and the lord of the rings. The three books together in first edition, first impression, first state are now increasingly scarce in the original printed dust jackets. Lotr the silmarillion tolkien first edition hc dj map attached 1977 book. The lord of the rings complete in one volume 17pp plus maps. The lord of the rings is one of the bestselling novels ever written, having sold over 150 million copies, and has been named britains bestloved novel of all time in bbcs the big read. Selling first edition or rare books to peter harrington.

Buy the lord of the rings deluxe edition anniversary by tolkien, j r r isbn. An fine unread copy of the first book in j r r tolkiens iconic fantasy trilogy the lord of the rings. First edition, second printings of fellowship of the ring 1955, two towers 1955. The lord of the rings trilogy first edition 1st impression.