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29 Oct, 2023
2023-10-29 8:52:19 PM UTC
Low starting bid

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29 Oct, 2023
2023-10-29 9:42:19 PM UTC

Dagoths wrote:

Those poor, poor books
The garage is no place for Tolkien

Hence the low starting bids on all three, would be good candidates for a rebind.
30 Oct, 2023
2023-10-30 8:46:16 AM UTC
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30 Oct, 2023
2023-10-30 6:12:13 PM UTC

Max wrote:

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Sold for $5400 + Fees
30 Oct, 2023
2023-10-30 8:27:10 PM UTC

Mr. Underhill wrote:

Max wrote:

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Sold for $5400 + Fees

I'm overly glad I got my copy last month for less than half the price. :)
31 Oct, 2023
2023-10-31 5:04:57 PM UTC
One of the forbidden planet volumes...

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31 Oct, 2023
2023-10-31 6:27:04 PM UTC
Other than a great sci-fi classic film, what is forbidden planet? And why on earth are they throwing a bunch of stickers on the bare DJ?
31 Oct, 2023
2023-10-31 6:38:00 PM UTC

Halbarad wrote:

Other than a great sci-fi classic film, what is forbidden planet? And why on earth are they throwing a bunch of stickers on the bare DJ?

Forbidden Planet is an international book/comic store (locations in London, New York, and maybe elsewhere). They had a special launch event for signed (Brian and Alan) copies of The Fall of Númenor, one of the very few places people not able to attend in-person events could order online both signatures for this book.

https://forbiddenplanet.com/

https://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/n ... t_id=43020#forumpost43020

They oversold the trade edition and either canceled orders, or offered to get bookplates and ship later (if they were able to arrange). Looks like they eventually did get the dual-signed bookplates.
31 Oct, 2023
2023-10-31 7:46:41 PM UTC

Urulókë wrote:

Halbarad wrote:

Other than a great sci-fi classic film, what is forbidden planet? And why on earth are they throwing a bunch of stickers on the bare DJ?

Forbidden Planet is an international book/comic store (locations in London, New York, and maybe elsewhere). They had a special launch event for signed (Brian and Alan) copies of The Fall of Númenor, one of the very few places people not able to attend in-person events could order online both signatures for this book.

https://forbiddenplanet.com/

https://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/n ... t_id=43020#forumpost43020

They oversold the trade edition and either canceled orders, or offered to get bookplates and ship later (if they were able to arrange). Looks like they eventually did get the dual-signed bookplates.

So I'm relatively new to collecting, and don't have any signature pieces of any kind. I also don't have a lot of disposable income for older more prestigious pieces. Is this something worth getting since its only around $70? Or is this kind of a gimmick?
31 Oct, 2023
2023-10-31 7:53:41 PM UTC

Halbarad wrote:

Urulókë wrote:

Halbarad wrote:

Other than a great sci-fi classic film, what is forbidden planet? And why on earth are they throwing a bunch of stickers on the bare DJ?

Forbidden Planet is an international book/comic store (locations in London, New York, and maybe elsewhere). They had a special launch event for signed (Brian and Alan) copies of The Fall of Númenor, one of the very few places people not able to attend in-person events could order online both signatures for this book.

https://forbiddenplanet.com/

https://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/n ... t_id=43020#forumpost43020

They oversold the trade edition and either canceled orders, or offered to get bookplates and ship later (if they were able to arrange). Looks like they eventually did get the dual-signed bookplates.

So I'm relatively new to collecting, and don't have any signature pieces of any kind. I also don't have a lot of disposable income for older more prestigious pieces. Is this something worth getting since its only around $70? Or is this kind of a gimmick?
Others might chime in and have entirely different perspectives but I feel given it is signed by both, the price is not too bad. Of course it should be noted that the sugs are on a plate that has been stuck in place. Ultimately whether this is worth it comes down to whether you believe that you will get enjoyment from it with the added sigs. I doubt that it will maintain that price as more hit the market so look at it as an item to enjoy first and foremost.
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