Lot 91 , Tolkien, J.R.R. - The Silmarillion. Edited by Christopher Tolkien. 1st Edition 1977 reserved and issued as Collector's Edition 1982. Limited edition of 1,000 copies with printed limitation plate bound in (number 23).

° Tolkien, J.R.R. - The Silmarillion. Edited by Christopher Tolkien. 1st Edition 1977 reserved and issued as Collector's Edition 1982. Limited edition of 1,000 copies with printed limitation plate bound in (number 23). Illustrated with The Realms of the Noldor and the Sindar map p.128 and folded map of Beleriand and the Lands to the North inserted at rear. George Allen & Unwin. Printed by Clowes & Sons. original red morocco with JRRT monogram blind-stamped in gilt on upper cover. with original slicase. Two variants of the limitation plate have been seen – one on an integral leaf and the other pasted onto the front endpaper. (Tolkein Books - An Illustrated Tolkien Bibliography). Hammond states that it is probable that not all of the 1,000 copies were bound and issued. Hammond pp.228-229.
£800-1,200

Condition:
slight fading to colour on spine, a few very tiny spots to leather on spine, v. small mark to head of slipcase. some uneven colouring to spine, v. sl. dust soiling to lower edge nr spine. contents clean. slipcase has a very small scuff/stain to head and tiny chip to leather on right hand side.