The Silmarillion.

by TOLKIEN, J.R.R.

$1,162 · Offered by Biblio

First edition

London, George Allen & Unwin, 1977. . First edition, first printing, domestic issue printed by Billings; large 8vo ( 230 x 150 mm); with map inserted in rear pocket, occasional spot or mark throughout, otherwise very good internal condition; modern half red morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, red cloth boards lined in gilt, spine in 6 compartments, lettered in gilt, very light signs of wear, otherwise very good condition; [iii], 365pp, [1]pp. The first edition of Tolkien's tales of The Silmarillion, set in an age when Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, dwelt in Middle-Earth, and the High Elves made war upon him for the recovery of the Silmarils, the jewels containing the pure light of Valinor. Hammon A15a.

• Publisher: London, George Allen & Unwin, 1977.
• Edition: First Edition
• Printing: first
• Binding: hardcover

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