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TOLKIEN, J.R.R.

The Silmarillion.

The Silmarillion.

Stock Code 123101

London, George Allen & Unwin, 1977.

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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.

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.

Hammon A15a.

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