Since today is the 40th anniversary of the publication of the book, i thought this would be. However, engagement with his work was until relatively recently sidelined by literary and other scholars. The hobbit is the 1st impression of the 4th edition published in 1978. Sep 15, 2017 i received this copy of the silmarillion in september of 1977 and have kept if for all of these years. Tolkien the silmarillion 1977 first uk edition, export, 1st printing. In the slipcase are a 4th edition of the hobbit and a 1st edition, 4th. Condition is good, no major damage anywhere on the book. Tolkien, edited and published posthumously by his son, christopher tolkien, in 1977 with assistance from guy gavriel kay. My hard copy edition of the silmarillion 1977 youtube. His popularity began with the publication in 1937 of the hobbit, and was cemented by the appearance of the lord of the rings in the early 1950s. Tolkien hardback, 1977 at the best online prices at ebay.
Tolkiens mythopoeic works, edited and published posthumously by his son christopher tolkien in 1977, with assi. Earth, stories and poems that would later be published as the silmarillion. Tolkiens mythopoeic works, edited and published posthumously by his son christopher tolkien in 1977, with assistance from guy gavriel kay, who later became a noted fantasy writer. The lord of the rings are also published in 1978, the 10th9th9th 77 impressions respectively. All five books are the original copies to be housed in this collection, a rare opportunity to add to your own tolkien library. The reader who submitted this question has spent time and money collecting the best possible editions he can find of the lord of the rings but is not certain if any effort should be made to collect a specific edition or printing of the silmarillion. These were issued in very high numbers and also there are different printers for the first printing billings or clowes. He was born in south africa but brought up in rural england. Tolkien, edited and published posthumously by his son, christopher tolkien, in 1977, with assistance from guy gavriel kay. I first read lord of the rings when i was ten years old. The only issue with the book is on the front cover the previous reader wrote their initials in pen maybe this can be removed somehow. The silmarillion true 1st printing by billings and son ltd.
First edition of the work of tolkiens heart, his monumental presentation of the personal mythology undergirding his epic adventure the lord of the rings, illustrated with a folding map of tolkiens fantastic lands. A second edition, extensively corrected and with tolkiens new preface explaining the origin of the novel, was published in 1966, and the first onevolume edition based on the text of the second edition was published in 1968. Time the story of the creation of the world and of the first age, this is the ancient drama to which the characters in the lord of the. The second intended to be more in tune with the lord of the rings.
Tolkiens mythopoeic works, edited and published posthumously by his son christopher tolkien in 1977, with assistance from guy. Matt werner on the silmarillion guild publishing 1981 2 anthony on smaug over minas morgul. I bought the silmarillion today and after some research, i. Tolkiens other works, forms an extensive, though incomplete, narrative that describes the universe of ea in which are found. For example, the first edition makes a reference to tomatoes, which was altered to pickles by tolkien in the second. The silmarillion tolken 1977 first edition hardback. Tolkien, it is the story of the creation of the world and of the first age, this is the ancient drama to which the characters in the lord of the rings look back and in whose events some of them, such as elrond and galadriel, took part.
This sumptuous, oversized hardback beautifully presents a revised and reset edition of the silmarillion, illustrated by way of almost 50 fullcolour paintings by celebrated tolkien artist ted nasmith designed to match and complement the illustrated hobbit and lord of. Tolkien in 1951, containing his account of the mythology of. Silmarillion 1st edition uk german hardcover january 1, 1979 by j r r tolkien author visit amazons j r r tolkien page. Silmarillion 1st edition misprint tolkien, j r r on. J r r tolkien 18921973 is best known as the author of the fantasy novels the hobbit and the lord of the rings. The tolkien bookshelf hard to find, out of print, used, and rare. I bought the silmarillion today and after some research, i believe it is a first edition. I received this copy of the silmarillion in september of 1977 and have kept if for all of these years. Original 1st editions of the silmarillion, illustrated signed copies, nice collectable editions with drawings. The good news is that it is a first edition of the uk silmarillion. The silmarillion is a collection of mythopoeic works by english writer j. Small stain bottom corner of front binding and spine, binding chpd on bottom front corner. We carry 1st editions and custom fine binding of single books and sets, including the hobbit, the lord of the rings, and the silmarillion. We package all books in custom cardboard book boxes for shipment and ship daily with tracking numbers this is the first american edition and the third printing 1977.
The lord of the rings deluxe edition 2004 the hobbit deluxe edition 2004 the hobbit deluxe edition 2004 the story of kullervo. Rent the silmarillion 1st edition 9780345325815 and save up to 80% on textbook rentals and 90% on used textbooks. Since today is the 40th anniversary of the publication of the book, i. Aug 01, 20 the silmarillion is a collection of mythopoeic works by english writer j. This onevolume edition was the first time that the book appeared as the author had originally intended it. Readers of the hobbit and the lord of the rings will find in the silmarillion a cosmology to call their own, medieval romances, fierce fairy tales, and fiercer wars that ring with heraldic fury. Silmarillion 1st edition misprint hardcover january 1, 1977 by j r r tolkien author visit amazons j r r tolkien page. A hardback, issued in a leather covered slipcase and limited to copies, matching in size and design the harper collings limited editions of the hobbit, the lord of the rings, and the history of middle earth series. Tolkien died in 1973 and his son, christopher posthumously completed his middle earth fantasy novel, the silmarillion. Tolkien 1st us edition 11th printing published by houghton mifflin. The reader who submitted this question has spent time and money collecting the best possible editions he can find of the lord of the rings but is not certain if any effort should be made to collect a specific edition or printing of the silmarillion to be honest, i dont know if anyone has. Six articles commemorating the thirtieth anniversary of the publishing of the silmarillion.
Is there a definitive edition or printing of the silmarillion. Octavo, original blue cloth gilt, original dust jacket. The silmarillion in another nice deluxe edition was made in 2002 by harper collins. Published by houghton mifflin co, boston, ma, 1977.
Jan 09, 2012 a second edition, extensively corrected and with tolkiens new preface explaining the origin of the novel, was published in 1966, and the first onevolume edition based on the text of the second edition was published in 1968. The history of middle earth, volumes 112, and the silmarillion by tolkien, j. The silmarillion is actually tolkiens first book and also his last. The silmarillion is the history of the rebellion of feanor and his kindred against the gods, their exile from valinor and return to middleearth, and their war, hopeless despite all their heroism, against the great enemy.
Paper bound book with art in the center and blue text above. Make offer 1st us edition the silmarillion jrr tolkien hardcover no dj 1977, with map the silmarillion by j. In the first edition, gollum willingly bets his magic ring on the outcome of the riddle game. Includes one illustrated map in the middle of the book and one fold out map attached to the back of the book. The silmarillion by tolkien, first edition abebooks. Unfollow the silmarillion 1st edition to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The silmarillion tolken 1977 first edition hardback book. Received my 2nd edition the lord of the rings set today. Since then ive been a passionate fan, reading the books multiple times throughout the years. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The silmarillion 1st edition 1977 the collection books by tolkien middleearth related the silmarillion. Tolkien 18921973 is widely regarded as one of the most important writers of the twentieth century. Original dark blue cloth boards with gold lettering and design to spine under a well preserved dust jacket. Tolkien 18921973 is widely regarded as one of the most important writers of the twentieth cen j. Tolkien the silmarillion is a collection of mythopoeic works by english writer j. Jan 04, 20 the good news is that it is a first edition of the uk silmarillion. His love of this country life being reflected in his writings.
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