The Silmarillion
Tolkien, J.R.R.
Sold by Ox Cart Books, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since 5 December 2022
Used - Hardcover
Condition: Used - Very good
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Add to basketSold by Ox Cart Books, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since 5 December 2022
Condition: Used - Very good
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketFirst American Edition, First Printing, 1977. Hardcover in Dust Jacket. Map at rear. Very Good Condition. Please examine photos closely. Mild shelf wear and aging to covers. Binding is firm. Jacket shows light wear and aging, short closed tear at bottom of front fore edge. Protected in clear archival sleeve; there is glare in the photos. Interior is evenly toned, clean, free of markings.
Seller Inventory # ABE-1746301058258
The Silmarillion is a gloriously realised story of rebellion, exile, war and the heroism of elves and men. But to gain an insight into the staggering complexity of Tolkien's world, however, the shorter works also included are must-reads. Dealing with the myth of creation, the nature of the Gods, the fall of Númenor and the Rings of Power, they paint a vivid picture not only of Middle Earth but also of the author's soaring imagination.
Tolkien was born of English parents in Bloemfontein, South Africa, in 1892 and died in England in 1973. He worked on The Silmarillion from as early as 1917 but the work was not published until after his death. This edition, richly illustrated by Ted Nasmith, is both collector's item and source of reference and fascination for every follower of Tolkien. --James Barclay
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