Laurin666 wrote:
Poorest Hobbit I've seen for a long time

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1938 Edition THE HOBBIT OR THERE AND BACK AGAIN Book By J.R.R. Tolkien

360624235348

Seller: oldbestseller

(2109)

Ended Apr 8, 2013

This item ended more than 90 days ago

"This book is used and in good condition"

I think the description from the seller of the following applies to both books, and garm's

"by laurel on 2013/3/30 17:12:28

Blimey I hate to see an an utterly appalling copy !

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/J-R-R-Tolki ... em53f6f75dce#ht_244wt_912"

"good condition" should be "Crap copy!"

Only $418.88

What a deal!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Father-Christ ... ks_UK&hash=item589e3b73ee

http://www.ebay.com/itm/tolkien-middl ... ain_0&hash=item3cd0725886

Well, I can't make head or tail of the description for this map. No wonder there've been no bids.

This rare item was found in a first edition hobbit book purchased comic-con many years ago This book contains unique illustrations, maps, and short stories from Tolkien himself. There is also a letter to the editor regarding the uniqueness of this book and edition. Including a personal letter from the publisher guaranteeing the success of the book and its impact on future generations. This is a rare find. If you have any questions please contact me.

Yeh, I've tried; but all I get is:

i We're sorry but we couldn't find an answer for you. Unfortunately, this seller is unable to respond to your question. We suggest reviewing the item again to see if your answer is in the seller's listing.

The seller talks about a book & a letter --but this seems to have more to do with finding the map, than part of the sale. Or is it? Who knows!?

BH

That map is Daniel Reeve's drawn for the LOTR movies, and made into a mass produced version sold by Weta. See

http://www.wetanz.com/parchment-map-of-middle-earth/

There are some minor differences between the two images, but the eBay auction appears to be an exact match with Mr. Reeve's own image:

http://www.danielreeve.co.nz/LOTR/Maps/

My guess would be that Weta has made some cosmetic changes over the years from the first version they sold as a souvenir for the movies.

This made me laugh:

THE SILMARILLION TOLKIEN BOOK + MAP 1977 H/B 1st Age before Lord of the Rings

Check out the copyright page image!

BH

This went for a surprisingly high price -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/11104204473 ... _trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

- wellinghall

Who can't spell the author's name, then ...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-Lord-Of ... ction&hash=item35c638be23

- wellinghall

Hmmm...

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LORD OF THE RINGS DELUXE J.R.R TOLKIEN HARPER COLLINS LTD EDITION SEALED

271185543069

Seller: scruffygold1977

(2380)

Ended Apr 12, 2013

This item ended more than 90 days ago

Winning bid: £205.00

THIS BOOK COMES IN ITS HARD LEATHER BOUND CASE AND IS STILL SEALED WITH CELLOPHANE, NEVER BEEN OPENED. I DONT KNOW WHICH YEAR OR EDITION THIS BOOK IS BECAUSE I DO NOT WANT TO OPEN THE SEAL.

It's a 3rd (2001) or 4th (2002) impression of the 1997 HarperCollins Deluxe Edition [TolkienBooks] --& £200+ is a little too much to be bidding on this, I think.

BH