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17 Apr, 2012
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2012-4-17 4:58:54 PM UTC
2012-4-17 4:58:54 PM UTC
I've been looking into buying copies of A&U LotR with first-edition dustjackets (don't have any as of now), and found a FR (1st/10th) back here for ca. £70. The dj has a sunned spine and small tear at the top of the spine. I know it's not a once-in-a-lifetime bargain -- would you recommend me to wait and watch for other copies, or is it a decent price? Thanks for any thoughts.
Come on laurel! 
, I like talking prices down, but £57, for a FR 1955 4th, is pretty damn cheap --unless it was in poor condition. Even on mighty eBay £57 for something that early is quite low. You could easily expect to see an auction like this spiral to over £100, if the condition was top drawer. That said, £70 isn't particularly amazing for a FR 10th; unless, again, it's a really smart copy. Even then...
So, Morgan, no, it isn't a bargain. There are plenty of 1960's copies of LR kicking around.
BH
, I like talking prices down, but £57, for a FR 1955 4th, is pretty damn cheap --unless it was in poor condition. Even on mighty eBay £57 for something that early is quite low. You could easily expect to see an auction like this spiral to over £100, if the condition was top drawer. That said, £70 isn't particularly amazing for a FR 10th; unless, again, it's a really smart copy. Even then...So, Morgan, no, it isn't a bargain. There are plenty of 1960's copies of LR kicking around.
BH
Or for an even more terrible price...
J.R.R. Tolkien, Fellowship of the Ring, 1966, last impression before the 2nd
Actually, think this might belong in another part of the forum...
BH
J.R.R. Tolkien, Fellowship of the Ring, 1966, last impression before the 2nd
Actually, think this might belong in another part of the forum...
BH
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