Tolkien masterpieces including the hobbit, the lord of the rings, the silmarillion, the roverandom and more. By the end of 1937, tolkiens childrens book, the hobbit, had become a definite success. 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. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Today, we salute tolkien for his epic accomplishment. This paperback is the fifteenth impression, published by uwnin books in 1972. Each one comes hand signed by greg hildebrandt, and he can personalize them for you. His books have been translated into more than fifty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide. The story began as a sequel to tolkien s 1937 fantasy novel the hobbit, but eventually developed into a much larger work. The lord of the rings, and this is supposed to be the sequel to the hobbit from what i have gathered. Tolkien, including first editions and signed copies of the hobbit or there and back again and the lord of the rings trilogy. Jrr tolkien quote wall decal lord of the rings sign lotr poster lettering gift vinyl sticker playroom decor bedroom art custom print 27v hannahlarsendesigns 4. In december 208 the gtc greisinger tolkien collection roadshow announced the acquisition of the most expensive tolkien book ever sold. The children of hurin, tolkien boxed sets lord of the rings boxed sets.
Tolkien first editions books, including signed copies of the hobbit or there and back again and the lord of the rings trilogy. Tolkien s official publisher, selling signed and deluxe editions of tolkien s books, plus a fascinating and definitive collection of official titles written by and about one of the worlds most popular and successful authors. Since it was first published in 1954, the lord of the rings has been a book people have treasured. I am so happy to inform you that the book has just been delivered. Tolkien and a great selection of related books, art. Little is known about his first three years in the ofs, except that his father was already the manager of the bank of africa in bloemfontein when his wifetobe, mabel suffield. John ronald reuel jrr tolkien, author of the hobbit and the lord of the rings, was born in bloemfontein, republic of the orange free state ofs on 3 january 1892. Jrr tolkien british 18921973 ink on paper sketch plus tolkien j. Tolkien online book shop, brought to you by harpercollins, j.
Tolkien it is a peculiarly british slice of history that our greatest works of fantasy should have emerged from a group of academics sitting in a smokefilled local pub. The first is the hobbit then the next three books is actually considered only one book. Written in stages between 1937 and 1949, the lord of the rings is one of the bestselling novels ever written, with over 150 million copies sold. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Tolkien, the lord of the rings in a world known as middle earth, in a region named the shire, is a little village of hobbits, hobbiton. The tolkien bookshelf hard to find, out of print, used, and rare. Beautifully rebound in full red morocco leather incorporating tolkien s own design on the spine, and housed in a custom made slipcase. The books have been signed by the author, by way of three individual bookplates. Tolkien 18921973 is the creator of middleearth and author of such classic and extraordinary works of fiction as the hobbit, the lord of the rings, and the silmarillion. These limited, signed or numbered editions are highend luxury books, perfect for collectors and ideal for gifts. Make offer jrr tolkien the lord of the rings 2005 us 50th anniversary edition, 1st thus the end of the third age by j. Tolkien, with dedication by the author on front flyleaf. Apr 10, 2018 jrr tolkiens the fall of gondolin, his tale of a beautiful, mysterious city destroyed by dark forces which the lord of the rings author called the first real story of middleearth, will. Make offer the lord of the rings 2 books hardback set j.
All of the pieces featured here are for sale, and are great for tolkien lovers and collectors alike. Tolkien 18921973 was a leading philologist, translator, and fantasy author best known for the hobbit and the lord of the rings. The lord of the rings is an epic highfantasy novel written by english author and scholar j. The story began as a sequel to tolkiens 1937 fantasy novel the hobbit, but eventually developed into a much larger work. The lord of the rings is an epic fantasy novel written by english author j. Tolkiens official publisher, selling signed and deluxe editions of tolkiens books, plus a fascinating and. Jrr tolkien, the lord of the rings, uk first editions with. Jun 15, 2016 a collection of magnificent artwork done by the brothers hildebrandt. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Nobody regrets the delay in issuing the silmarillion and other related works more than i do. Collectible book, signed, the hobbit, lord of the rings. The lord of the rings comprising first editions of the fellowship of the ring the two towers the return of the king each book signed by the author by way of a book plate j. It was first written as a sequel to tolkien s fantasy novel the hobbit, published in 1937, but it developed into its own three book series.
Lord of the rings by tolkien, first edition, signed abebooks. This soon developed into something much more than a childrens story. Tolkien was disappointed at the apparent failure of the silmarillion, but agreed to take up the challenge of the new hobbit. He was the author of the classic high fantasy works the hobbit and the lord of the rings. This is a spiderwebart gallery exclusive, so be sure to order them from us. An extremely collectable copy, export edition of the silmarillion, 1st impression, signed by the editor christopher tolkien, son of j. The lord of the rings comprising first editions of the fellowship of the ring the two towers the return of the king each book signed by the author by way of a book plate by j. His chief interest was in the linguistic aspects of the early english written.
Books with tolkien autograph, tolkien signature, signed by author, editor or illustratpr. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Tolkiens official publisher, selling signed and deluxe editions of tolkiens books, plus a fascinating and definitive collection of official titles written by and about one of the worlds most popular and successful authors. A rare opportunity for this scarce signed set with its original pauline baynes illustrated slipcase enquire about this book. The man who created the lord of the rings by michael coren a signed. I count myself lucky to have been able to read this book before it became a movie, though i loved the movie, too. It is signed twice by christopher lee and sir ian mckellen has drawn a likeness of gandalf. Lord of the rings movie stars, principal characters, signed book, the hobbit, j.
Exclusively signed copies will also be available for all tolkien fans. Tolkien from someone who is new to this series this is the complete book set. Tolkien s first novel in the lord of the rings trilogy, later made into a billion dollar movie franchise. Based on the above checklist, this copy is indeed one of the crown jewels in the tolkien collection. The lord of the rings 1st edition signed by tolkien to the queen of hobbits in elvish the most expensive tolkien book ever, image courtesy of the elvish inscription to the queen of hobits, image courtesy of. The group was, of course, the inklings and the pub was the eagle and child known colloquially as the bird and baby in oxford. He was the author of the classic high fantasy works the hobbit and the lord of the rings he served as the rawlinson and bosworth professor of anglosaxon and fellow of pembroke college, oxford, from 1925 to 1945 and merton professor of. Dec 1, 2012 if you love lord of the rings, youll love these tin signs. Tolkien signed and limited edition hardbacks gorgeous deluxe editions of j. Housed in a black slipcase with a gilt decoration matching the book.
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