Seeking advice on some old editions
24 Mar, 2021
2021-3-24 9:16:31 AM UTC
2021-3-24 9:16:31 AM UTC
Hi folks,
First time on this forum (thanks for letting me in). It was also interesting to join your online collectors smial the other day through the Tolkien Society.
I found if very amusing that two days after the collectors smial my brother got in touch with me unexpectedly...
My brother in New Zealand volunteers at a charity shop and on their behalf got in touch with me for advice on some books recently donated. I'm in Australia!
Here is my rough description:
The Hobbit
Paper cover intact, brown spotted
Inscribed “E. Boniface”
First published in 1937
Second Edition (Fifth Impression) 1951 – Eighth Impression 1956
Printed in Great Britain by Unwin Brothers Ltd, Woking & London
Title page has original colour illustration of The Hill.
I understand the condition overall is only ok, but I only have a few photos at this stage.
The Fellowship of the Rings
Red Cloth binding, paper cover is missing
Inscribed as a gift “Xmas 1956 To live in dreams”
First published in July 1954 – Fifth Impression February 1956
George Allen & Unwin Ltd London
I understand the condition overall is only ok, but I only have a few photos at this stage.
The Two Towers
Paper cover partly intact, brown markings and some tearing.
Inscribed E. Holden 1957.
First published in 1954. Fourth Impression 1956.
I understand the condition overall is only ok, but I only have a few photos at this stage.
The Return of the King
Paper cover, brown spotted and torn.
Fold out two colour map intact
Inscribed “E. Holden. 1957”
First published, October 1955
Second Impression, November 1955
George Allen & Unwin Ltd Ruskin House Museum Street London
Printed in Great Britain Jarrold and Sons Limited Norwich
I understand the condition overall is only ok, but I only have a few photos at this stage.
The Silmarillion
First published in 1977. George Allen and Unwin.
Coloured cover intact
I understand the entire book is in very good condition.
I don't know if they are worth anything, or if they should be advertised on ebay or anywhere else. Or any suggestions on how the charity shop might get the most benefit from the sale of these?
Grateful for any advice.
First time on this forum (thanks for letting me in). It was also interesting to join your online collectors smial the other day through the Tolkien Society.
I found if very amusing that two days after the collectors smial my brother got in touch with me unexpectedly...
My brother in New Zealand volunteers at a charity shop and on their behalf got in touch with me for advice on some books recently donated. I'm in Australia!
Here is my rough description:
The Hobbit
Paper cover intact, brown spotted
Inscribed “E. Boniface”
First published in 1937
Second Edition (Fifth Impression) 1951 – Eighth Impression 1956
Printed in Great Britain by Unwin Brothers Ltd, Woking & London
Title page has original colour illustration of The Hill.
I understand the condition overall is only ok, but I only have a few photos at this stage.
The Fellowship of the Rings
Red Cloth binding, paper cover is missing
Inscribed as a gift “Xmas 1956 To live in dreams”
First published in July 1954 – Fifth Impression February 1956
George Allen & Unwin Ltd London
I understand the condition overall is only ok, but I only have a few photos at this stage.
The Two Towers
Paper cover partly intact, brown markings and some tearing.
Inscribed E. Holden 1957.
First published in 1954. Fourth Impression 1956.
I understand the condition overall is only ok, but I only have a few photos at this stage.
The Return of the King
Paper cover, brown spotted and torn.
Fold out two colour map intact
Inscribed “E. Holden. 1957”
First published, October 1955
Second Impression, November 1955
George Allen & Unwin Ltd Ruskin House Museum Street London
Printed in Great Britain Jarrold and Sons Limited Norwich
I understand the condition overall is only ok, but I only have a few photos at this stage.
The Silmarillion
First published in 1977. George Allen and Unwin.
Coloured cover intact
I understand the entire book is in very good condition.
I don't know if they are worth anything, or if they should be advertised on ebay or anywhere else. Or any suggestions on how the charity shop might get the most benefit from the sale of these?
Grateful for any advice.
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