The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien *1st UK Export Edition / 1st Printing - Published by George Allen & Unwin; 1977 Printed by Clowes & Sons, unpriced dust-jacket For sale is the 1977 first UK Edition of The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by his son, Christopher Tolkien. This is the Export Edition printed by Clowes & Sons with the correct unpriced dust-jacket and top page stain. There are a couple of small errors indicating that this was an early 1st printing, such as the and in Lord of the Waters and King of the Sea" still being printed in italics on page 352, and the missing period after "Feanor" (please see pictures).