JRR Tolkien - The Silmarillion - 1977 US First Edition, 3rd Printing, HC/DJ, BCE

Description: The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien *First U.S. Edition / 3rd Printing*- Published by Houghton Mifflin; 1977- Book club edition (no price printed on inside jacket flap and blind stamp to rear cover)For sale is the 1977 first edition of The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by his son, Christopher Tolkien. This edition went through twelve printings. Because of the popularity and anticipation for this book, all twelve were printed in 1977, all the more impressive with it having been published in September, three and a half months before the year’s end.The Silmarillion recounts the history of the Arda (of which Middle-earth is just a part) made popular by Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Beginning with the creation of the world, the text follows the tales of the Valar, Elves, Dwarves and other races so important to Tolkien’s fictional mythology.For more information see: tolkienbooks.us/me/sil/the-silmarillion-1977 For more collectible Tolkien books please see my other listings at: TolkienBooks See pictures and description for condition and please feel free to ask questions and/or request more pictures. I am happy to combine shipping costs, just be sure to let me know with a message before you complete your purchase. I make it a priority to ship as quickly as possible and always pack very carefully. Expedited shipping available upon request. All items come from a pet and smoke free environment. Thanks for looking! Tolkien Bibliographies U.S. Editions: www.TolkienBooks.USU.K. Editions: www.TolkienBooks.net

Price: 16 USD

Location: Chicago, Illinois

End Time: 2025-02-03T22:07:59.000Z

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