1977 The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien First Edition

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Silmarillion J. R. R. Tolkien 1977 George Allen & Unwin Ltd : London 9" by 6" 365pp. SUMMARY The first edition of Tolkien's exciting collection of myths and stories. First Edition,Folding Maps,Illustrated,Original Binding,Publishers' Original Binding,With Dustwrapper Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION First edition. Illustrated with one map, five genealogical charts and a folding map to the rear. Collated complete. A collection of myths and stories set in the fictional universe of Middle-Earth. The work has five parts following the creation of the universe Eä, a description of the Valar and Maiar or the supernatural powers of Eä, chronicles of the history before and during the First Age, the wars over the Silmarils, the Downfall of Númenor and its people, and finally, a brief summary of the events of The Lord of the Rings and those that led to them. Written by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, an English writer and philologist best known for his works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. CONDITION In the original blue cloth binding. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is very smart with a small closed tear to the edge. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Overall Condition: Near Fine Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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