The Silmarillion.

£250 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

The scarce first complete Russian edition, published to commemorate 100 years since the birth of Tolkien. Two editions of The Silmarillion appeared simultaneously on the shelves in Russia in 1992; a thin pirated edition based on a rough draft by Grigorieva, Grushetsky and the present edition translated by N. Estel' (N. Chertkova), which remained the standard translation until recently. First complete Russian edition, 8vo (20 x 12.5 cm); translated by N. Estel, maps and portrait of Tolkien in black and white; original pictorial wrappers, spine slightly age-toned, corners a little worn, a very good copy, 416pp.

• Binding: Hardcover

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