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#pc0078 - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien - First Edition, First Impression, 1937 - 52000 EUR
A rare and highly collectible true first edition, first impression of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, published by George Allen & Unwin in 1937. One of only 1,500 copies printed, bound in original green cloth with Tolkien’s iconic Mountains and Dragon motif in blue. A well-preserved copy with all original illustrations and maps, no inscriptions or restorations.
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A rare and highly collectible true first edition, first impression of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, published by George Allen & Unwin in 1937. One of only 1,500 copies printed, bound in original green cloth with Tolkien’s iconic Mountains and Dragon motif in blue. A well-preserved copy with all original illustrations and maps, no inscriptions or restorations.
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The Hobbit, George Allen & Unwin, 1937 1st UK Edition 2nd impression - € 19.000
The Hobbit or There and Back Again. Published by Allen & Unwin, this second impression published 1937, same year as 1st impression.
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The Hobbit or There and Back Again. Published by Allen & Unwin, this second impression published 1937, same year as 1st impression.
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#morb0001 -
The Hobbit 1937 First Edition First Impression in Original Dust Jacket - SOLD
J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, first edition, first impression, published by George Allen & Unwin in 1937. An unrestored copy in the original first-issue dust jacket.
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J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, first edition, first impression, published by George Allen & Unwin in 1937. An unrestored copy in the original first-issue dust jacket.
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#pc0082 - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien - First American Edition, 1938 - 19500 EUR
A rare first American edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1938. This copy retains its original dust jacket with the publisher’s gold band and features Tolkien’s iconic illustrations. A highly collectible early printing of this fantasy classic.
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A rare first American edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1938. This copy retains its original dust jacket with the publisher’s gold band and features Tolkien’s iconic illustrations. A highly collectible early printing of this fantasy classic.
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#clp0928 - 1st Book Club Edition, 1st UK 3rd impression, 1942 The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien - € 6500
One of 3000 copies of the 1942, 1st Edition 3rd impression The Hobbit, printed for the Children's Book Club of the bookseller Foyles, in facsimile dustjacket published to celebrate the centenary of J.R.R. tolkien's birth on January 3, 1892.
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One of 3000 copies of the 1942, 1st Edition 3rd impression The Hobbit, printed for the Children's Book Club of the bookseller Foyles, in facsimile dustjacket published to celebrate the centenary of J.R.R. tolkien's birth on January 3, 1892.
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BFD0001 - The Hobbit — First UK Edition, Fourth Impression (1946), in Original Dust Jacket - €14,500
The final impression of the first edition, in publisher’s green pictorial cloth and its original price-clipped jacket, with old tape reinforcement on the reverse.
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The final impression of the first edition, in publisher’s green pictorial cloth and its original price-clipped jacket, with old tape reinforcement on the reverse.
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#cb0015 - The Lord of the Rings — First UK Impressions, 1954–1955 - € 62.000
All three first UK impressions, 1954–1955, in original red cloth with original unrestored Ring-and-Eye dust jackets, all three folding maps and a red gilt-decorated custom clamshell case.
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All three first UK impressions, 1954–1955, in original red cloth with original unrestored Ring-and-Eye dust jackets, all three folding maps and a red gilt-decorated custom clamshell case.
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#clp0498 - The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Allen & Unwin in 1954 - € 3.000
The 1954 sixth impression of The Hobbit, the second printing of the revised second edition, in its original sixth-impression dust jacket.
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The 1954 sixth impression of The Hobbit, the second printing of the revised second edition, in its original sixth-impression dust jacket.
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#cb0027 - The Return of the King — 1955 First UK Impression in Original Dust Jacket and Custom Slipcase - € 5.500
The October 1955 first UK impression of The Return of the King, with its original unclipped second-variant jacket, folding map and custom cloth slipcase.
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The October 1955 first UK impression of The Return of the King, with its original unclipped second-variant jacket, folding map and custom cloth slipcase.
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#pc0582 - The Lord of the Rings — First Edition Set, 5th / 7th / 5th Impressions, 1956–1960 - € 1,750
Three George Allen & Unwin first-edition hardbacks in red cloth, with folding maps and period dust jackets. The Fellowship has a later eighth-impression jacket.
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Three George Allen & Unwin first-edition hardbacks in red cloth, with folding maps and period dust jackets. The Fellowship has a later eighth-impression jacket.
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#pc0092 - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien – 8th Impression, 1956 - 1750 EUR
A collectible early impression of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic, The Hobbit, published by George Allen & Unwin in 1956. This 8th impression of the second edition features Tolkien’s own jacket design and original illustrations, making it a desirable acquisition for collectors of Tolkien’s work.
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A collectible early impression of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic, The Hobbit, published by George Allen & Unwin in 1956. This 8th impression of the second edition features Tolkien’s own jacket design and original illustrations, making it a desirable acquisition for collectors of Tolkien’s work.
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#ydb0001 - De Hobbit – First Dutch Edition, First Printing 1960 – J.R.R. Tolkien - 250 EUR
Used first impression of the Dutch translation of The Hobbit. This book is being sold on behalf of Boekverkoop Odd Fellows Dronten. Proceeds from its book sales support charitable causes.
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Used first impression of the Dutch translation of The Hobbit. This book is being sold on behalf of Boekverkoop Odd Fellows Dronten. Proceeds from its book sales support charitable causes.
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#clp1107 -
The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Edition, Pauline Baynes Slipcase Design — 1963 13th/10th/10th Impressions (Custom Slipcase) - Euro 3250
Deluxe 1963 UK Edition of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien — 13th/10th/10th impressions. Original black buckram gilt bindings, all edges gilt, silk markers. Housed in a high-quality custom slipcase featuring Pauline Baynes’ iconic triptych artwork.
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Deluxe 1963 UK Edition of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien — 13th/10th/10th impressions. Original black buckram gilt bindings, all edges gilt, silk markers. Housed in a high-quality custom slipcase featuring Pauline Baynes’ iconic triptych artwork.
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#clp0872 - Smith of Wootton Major 1967 2nd impression signed by Tolkien - SOLD
Published by George Allen & Unwin in 1967, first edition, second impression. Smith of Wootton Major inscribed by J.R.R. Tolkien to nurse Susan Welham-Jones.
Published by George Allen & Unwin in 1967, first edition, second impression. Smith of Wootton Major inscribed by J.R.R. Tolkien to nurse Susan Welham-Jones.
#ev0022 - The Lord of the Rings — 1968 Third Impressions in Dark Dawn Case - € 750
Three 1968 third impressions of Tolkien’s revised second edition of The Lord of the Rings, in illustrated jackets and a custom Dark Dawn case.
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Three 1968 third impressions of Tolkien’s revised second edition of The Lord of the Rings, in illustrated jackets and a custom Dark Dawn case.
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#cb0039 - The Lord of the Rings – 1969 Deluxe India-Paper Edition, First Impression - € 1.450
First impression of the 1969 deluxe India-paper Lord of the Rings, in its original decorated binding and slipcase, with both folding maps and a calligraphic gift inscription dated 1 July 1971.
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First impression of the 1969 deluxe India-paper Lord of the Rings, in its original decorated binding and slipcase, with both folding maps and a calligraphic gift inscription dated 1 July 1971.
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#ev0023 - De Hobbit — Dutch Seventh Printing (1970), Cees Kelfkens Cover - € 125
A 1970 seventh Dutch printing in the pink Cees Kelfkens cover, translated by Max Schuchart.
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A 1970 seventh Dutch printing in the pink Cees Kelfkens cover, translated by Max Schuchart.
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#clp0507 - J.R.R. Tolkien handwritten letter to W.B. Crouch (Southern Cigar Co., Canford Cliffs, Poole) together with signed Cigar Bill - sold
One page, printed heading, handwritten signed letter by J.R.R. Tolkien to his tobacconist, together with a signed Cigar Bill.
One page, printed heading, handwritten signed letter by J.R.R. Tolkien to his tobacconist, together with a signed Cigar Bill.
#cb0008 - The Hobbit — 1973 First Printing of the Houghton Mifflin Collector’s Edition in Original Slipcase - € 175
First printing of the green Houghton Mifflin Collector’s Edition, published in 1973, with the explicit first-printing statement, Tolkien’s colour illustrations, green marbled page edges and original matching pictorial slipcase.
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First printing of the green Houghton Mifflin Collector’s Edition, published in 1973, with the explicit first-printing statement, Tolkien’s colour illustrations, green marbled page edges and original matching pictorial slipcase.
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#cb0033 - The Lord of the Rings — Houghton Mifflin Collector’s Edition, First Printing, 1974, in Original Slipcase - € 225
The first printing of the 1974 American one-volume Collector’s Edition of The Lord of the Rings, in red leatherette with gold, green and blue foil decoration, red marbled endpapers and its original matching slipcase.
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The first printing of the 1974 American one-volume Collector’s Edition of The Lord of the Rings, in red leatherette with gold, green and blue foil decoration, red marbled endpapers and its original matching slipcase.
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#PC0346A — The Silmarillion, 1977 first-edition export issue
A first-edition export issue of The Silmarillion in its original unpriced dust jacket, with Tolkien’s emblem on the front and five coloured devices on the reverse. The dark blue cloth binding carries gilt lettering and Tolkien’s device on the spine. The fold-out map of Beleriand is present at the rear.
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A first-edition export issue of The Silmarillion in its original unpriced dust jacket, with Tolkien’s emblem on the front and five coloured devices on the reverse. The dark blue cloth binding carries gilt lettering and Tolkien’s device on the spine. The fold-out map of Beleriand is present at the rear.
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#cb0004 - The Hobbit — 1987 Fiftieth Anniversary Edition in a Decorated Custom Slipcase - € 125
The 1987 Unwin Hyman fiftieth-anniversary Hobbit, illustrated by Tolkien and with Christopher Tolkien’s new foreword. Original green binding and pictorial anniversary dust jacket, housed in a black-and-gold custom slipcase. Gift inscription dated October 1987.
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The 1987 Unwin Hyman fiftieth-anniversary Hobbit, illustrated by Tolkien and with Christopher Tolkien’s new foreword. Original green binding and pictorial anniversary dust jacket, housed in a black-and-gold custom slipcase. Gift inscription dated October 1987.
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#pc0470 -
The Annotated Hobbit First Printing 1988 | Tolkien 0395476909 - Euro 150
The Annotated Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. First printing, 1988 Houghton Mifflin edition. Hardcover in dust jacket, ISBN 0395476909. Annotated by Douglas A. Anderson. True first printing with full number line.
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The Annotated Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. First printing, 1988 Houghton Mifflin edition. Hardcover in dust jacket, ISBN 0395476909. Annotated by Douglas A. Anderson. True first printing with full number line.
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#clp1049 - 1992 Harper Collins, The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. Signed Alan Lee 1 volume Deluxe Limited Edition - € 2550
Number 172 of a Limited Edition of only 250, specially bound and slipcased one volume edition of the Lord of the Rings published to celebrate the centenary of J.R.R. tolkien's birth on January 3, 1892..
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Number 172 of a Limited Edition of only 250, specially bound and slipcased one volume edition of the Lord of the Rings published to celebrate the centenary of J.R.R. tolkien's birth on January 3, 1892..
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#jb0006 - The Tolkien Family Album – Signed by Priscilla, John, and Faith Tolkien (1992) - 1100 EUR
Rare signed copy from the Tolkien Centenary in 1992. Signed by Priscilla and John Tolkien, co-authors, and Faith Faulconbridge Tolkien, sculptor and first wife of Christopher Tolkien. Includes a personal inscription by Priscilla Tolkien..
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Rare signed copy from the Tolkien Centenary in 1992. Signed by Priscilla and John Tolkien, co-authors, and Faith Faulconbridge Tolkien, sculptor and first wife of Christopher Tolkien. Includes a personal inscription by Priscilla Tolkien..
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Realms of Tolkien: Images of Middle-earth - First US Edition, First Printing 1996 - Euro 65
HarperPrism, 1996; stated “First printing: November 1996” with a complete 10–1 number line.
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HarperPrism, 1996; stated “First printing: November 1996” with a complete 10–1 number line.
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#cb0052 - The Silmarillion – Signed Limited Deluxe Edition, 1998 – Number 450 of 500 - SOLD
Number 450 of 500 of the 1998 first illustrated deluxe edition, signed by Christopher Tolkien and Ted Nasmith, with eighteen colour paintings, gilt edges and the original matching slipcase.
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Number 450 of 500 of the 1998 first illustrated deluxe edition, signed by Christopher Tolkien and Ted Nasmith, with eighteen colour paintings, gilt edges and the original matching slipcase.
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#cb0038 - The Lord of the Rings — 1999 Millennium Edition, Sealed Seven-Volume Set with CD - € 425
The sealed 1999 HarperCollins Millennium Edition: seven hardback volumes in the original black slipcase, with the Tolkien reading CD visible on the front.
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The sealed 1999 HarperCollins Millennium Edition: seven hardback volumes in the original black slipcase, with the Tolkien reading CD visible on the front.
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Letters from Father Christmas — Revised Edition, First US Printing, 1999 - Euro 50
J.R.R. Tolkien's illustrated Christmas letters, edited by Baillie Tolkien. Houghton Mifflin, 1999, first printing of the expanded revised edition, in its original blue and gilt dust jacket retaining the $20 price.
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J.R.R. Tolkien's illustrated Christmas letters, edited by Baillie Tolkien. Houghton Mifflin, 1999, first printing of the expanded revised edition, in its original blue and gilt dust jacket retaining the $20 price.
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#cb0042 - The Lord of the Rings — 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition, American First Printing, in Original Slipcase - € 395
The first printing of the American fiftieth-anniversary deluxe Lord of the Rings, in its original decorated near-black binding and matching publisher’s slipcase, with gilt edges, red endpapers and ribbon marker.
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The first printing of the American fiftieth-anniversary deluxe Lord of the Rings, in its original decorated near-black binding and matching publisher’s slipcase, with gilt edges, red endpapers and ribbon marker.
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#cb0049 - The Silmarillion — 2007 30th Anniversary De Luxe Edition, Sealed in Original Slipcase - € 245
The 2007 HarperCollins 30th-anniversary de luxe edition of The Silmarillion, quarter-bound in blue with gilt decoration and its original matching publisher’s slipcase. This copy remains sealed.
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The 2007 HarperCollins 30th-anniversary de luxe edition of The Silmarillion, quarter-bound in blue with gilt decoration and its original matching publisher’s slipcase. This copy remains sealed.
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#cor-blok-38 - Black Rider at the Ferry by Cor Blok - limited signed reproduction - 450 EUR
Reproduction of art to accompany The Lord of the Rings created by Cor Blok.
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Reproduction of art to accompany The Lord of the Rings created by Cor Blok.
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#cb0013 - The Hobbit — Illustrated by the Author, 2023 Deluxe Edition, Sealed - € 125
The deluxe author-illustrated Hobbit, quarter-bound in green leather and black cloth, with gilt edges and its original green cloth slipcase. Still sealed, with the publisher’s illustrated Mathoms booklet, fold-out maps and additional facsimile material specified on the rear insert.
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The deluxe author-illustrated Hobbit, quarter-bound in green leather and black cloth, with gilt edges and its original green cloth slipcase. Still sealed, with the publisher’s illustrated Mathoms booklet, fold-out maps and additional facsimile material specified on the rear insert.
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#pc0574 -
The Bovadium Fragments, J.R.R. Tolkien – UK First Edition, First Impression, Signed by Richard Ovenden (2025) - Euro 110
The Bovadium Fragments by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Christopher Tolkien. UK 1st edition, 1st printing (2025), beautifully produced by HarperCollins and signed by Richard Ovenden. As new condition.
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The Bovadium Fragments by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Christopher Tolkien. UK 1st edition, 1st printing (2025), beautifully produced by HarperCollins and signed by Richard Ovenden. As new condition.
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The Tolkien Library Store always has a large amount of rare and collectible Tolkien books up for sale. The books in the Tolkien Library Store always have a high collectible value and are of the finest on the market. Tolkien books available include both the UK and US editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, and Signed / Numbered / Limited Editions.
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Rare Tolkien items are also available, including books and letters signed by Tolkien, proof copies and books from Tolkiens personal library.
Not all items are on display here, so please do not hesitate to make requests about Tolkien books you are trying to find. Whatever you are looking to buy or sell, we will always try to help.
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