Tolkien (J.R.R., contributor), Dorothy L. Sayers, and others. Oxford Poetry, light spotting to first and last few page, wrappers creased, extremities tender, Oxford, 1915 § Haigh (Walter) A New Glossary of the Dialect of the Huddersfield District, first edition, forward by Tolkien, endpapers toned, original boards, extremities rubbed, remnant of dust-jacket spine loosely inserted, 1928, 8vo (2)

Tolkien (J.R.R.) The Lord of the Rings, 3 vol., comprising The Fellowship of the Ring, second impression, cloth damp-stained and spotted, spine faded, extremities rubbed, 1954; The Two Towers, first impression, ink ownership inscription on front free endpaper, cloth split down lower spine joint and partially down upper spine joint, nicks to spine, ends rubbed, marks to covers, 1954; The Return of the King, first impression, without signature mark "4" and text block straight on p.49, ownership inscription on pastedown with two small tape stains, top edge lightly dust-stained, cloth slightly cleaner than other vol., the odd mark on spine, 1955, folding maps, some spotting and browning to endpapers, original cloth, spine ends lightly bumped, 8vo.

Tolkien (J.R.R.) The Lord of the Rings, 3 vol., deluxe edition, [one of 1000 sets], folding maps, original black buckram, light rubbing to spine ends and extremities, surface marks to covers, preserved in facsimile Pauline Baynes illustrated slip-case, 8vo, 1963.

⁂ When Allen & Unwin decided to published The Lord of the Rings in a three-volume deluxe hardback edition, they asked Pauline Baynes to design a slipcase. She was an artist that Tolkien felt best depicted his vision of Middle Earth. This set with a lovely facsimile version - in effect an excellent set.

Tolkien (J.R.R.) The Lord of the Rings, 3 vol., second edition, sixth impression, original cloth, dust-jackets, light rubbing to spine ends and extremities, overall excellent, 8vo, 1971.

For the first time, fans can experience a Tolkien Society conference in person in the US! Westmoot will take place May 9th-11th in Kansas City, Missouri, at the National WWI Museum and Memorial. This location offers unique insight into ‘The Great War,’ in which Tolkien served as an officer for the British Army, an experience that profoundly influenced his life and writings. The event will feature a range of presentations, including talks, quizzes, lectures, workshops, performances, papers, discussions, and entertainment, providing a rich and engaging experience for all attendees.

J. R. R. Tolkien. Tree and Leaf. London: George Allen & Unwin LTD, [1964].

8vo. Publisher's dark green textured cloth, spine stamped in gilt; original dust jacket; quarter morocco folding case.

FIRST EDITION, hardcover copy. PRESENTATION COPY, WITH AN AUTOGRAPH NOTE NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR laid-in: "Dear Elizabeth, Very best wishes. I hope you have some cheer at Christmas. Remember me to C. D. L. I believe I have only once met him and wish it were more often. Yours ever affectionately, Ronald."

The recipient, Elizabeth Joan Jennings (1926-2001), was the daughter of Dr. Henry Cecil Jennings, a close friend of Tolkien beginning during their undergraduate days at Oxford. She was the younger sister of Aileen Jennings, generally held to be the only child ("a girl of 12-13") who read The Hobbit before Mr. Unwin "tried it out." Elizabeth was a notable English poet, the only female member of The Movement, and was awarded the CBE from Queen Elizabeth II in 1992.

"C. D. L." refers to Cecil Day-Lewis (1904-1972), Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1968 until his death in 1972. Jennings and Day-Lewis were great friends.

Condition: Dust jacket unclipped (priced "10s. 6d. net"); spine panel lightly sunned; a few small spots of soiling; occasional light foxing; small tape repair to front flap fold on recto; minor edgewear.

References: Hammond & Anderson A7b.

Provenance: Elizabeth [Jennings] (presentation inscription and ink ownership inscription); acquired from House of Books, Ltd., New York. From the William A. Strutz Library.

Timothy and Samuel West - Daily Express

Timothy West, star of stage, screen and television, dies aged 90

The actor, whose work ranged from Shakespeare to EastEnders and the TV series Great Canal Journeys, with his wife Prunella Scales, was a familiar face to audiences from the 1960s onwards

The actor Timothy West, whose career ranged from Shakespeare, Ibsen and Pinter on stage to TV appearances in Brass, EastEnders and Great Canal Journeys (with his wife, Prunella Scales), has died aged 90.

His children Juliet, Samuel and Joseph West said in a statement issued by his agent: “After a long and extraordinary life on and off the stage, our darling father Timothy West died peacefully in his sleep yesterday evening. He was 90 years old.

“Tim was with friends and family at the end. He leaves his wife Prunella Scales, to whom he was married for 61 years, a sister, a daughter, two sons, seven grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. All of us will miss him terribly.

“We would like to thank the incredible NHS staff at St George’s Hospital, Tooting and at Avery Wandsworth for their loving care during his last days.”

TOLKIEN (J.R.R.)
Typed letter signed ("J.R.R. Tolkien"), to Justin Arundale ("Dear Justin"), thanking him for his letter, and continuing "...I am glad you liked The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, and I am happy to tell you that I have already started writing another book about the First Age in Middle Earth, which will include many of the things you wanted to hear about. I am afraid I am rather slow... It will be called The Silmarillion...", one page, light dust-staining, creased particularly at folds, 4to (224 x 177mm.), Headington, Oxford, 30 May 1963
Footnotes

'I AM GLAD YOU LIKED THE LORD OF THE RINGS AND THE HOBBIT': Tolkien writes to a nine-year-old fan and informs him that he is working on The Silmarillion, albeit slowly.

This letter is not included in The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Humphrey Carpenter, 2023, although a subsequent letter from Justin and Tolkien's reply are published in Wayne G. Hammond, J.R.R. Tolkien: A Descriptive Bibliography, 2006, nos. 542 and 2287 and on tolkiengateway.net. After receiving Tolkien's letter of May 1963, Justin, impatiently waiting for the book to come out, wrote again to him on the same subject later in the year. Tolkien responded on 18 January 1964, reiterating his belief that The Silmarillion would not be published for some time. The book was eventually published posthumously in 1977.

Provenance: Justin Arundale; by descent to his half-sister, the present owner.

TOLKIEN (J.R.R)
The Silmarillion, NUMBER 119 OF 1000 COPIES, Collector's Edition, limitation leaf laid down on front free endpaper as issued, one folding map, small mark with tiny hole on p.260 affecting some letters, publisher's red morocco with JRRT monogram blind-stamped in gilt, spine faded with small mark to foot of spine, t.e.g., slipcase, 8vo, George Allen & Unwin, 1977 [but 1978]