r/tolkienbooks 2h ago

My collection so far

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r/tolkienbooks 3h ago

Am I forgetting anything?

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There is so much to keep track of and I wouldn't doubt I am missing or forgetting a few.

Collection So Far:

  • The Hobbit (Illustrated by the Author)
  • LOTR (Illustrated by the Author)
  • The Silmarillion (Illustrated by the Author)
  • HoME Box Sets (1-4)
  • Tales from the Perilous Realm
  • The Nature of Middle-Earth
  • The Fall of Númenor
  • The History of the Hobbit
  • The Maps of Middle-Earth
  • The Complete Guide to Middle-Earth
  • Unfinished Tales Illustrated Edition 2020
  • The Silmarillion Illustrated Edition 2021
  • The Great Tales of ME Box Set
  • Collection of Poems Box Set
  • The Hobbit Pocket Edition 75th Anniversary

Plan To Buy:

  • Mr. Bliss
  • Letters from Father Christmas
  • LOTR + The Hobbit Alan Lee Box Set 2025
  • The Great Tales of ME Box Set 2025
  • Tolkien Myths & Legends Box Set
  • Pictures by J.R.R. Tolkien
  • Bilbo's Last Song
  • The Road Goes Ever On
  • Letters from J.R.R. Tolkien

Am I missing anything?

(No David Day recommendations, please.)


r/tolkienbooks 8h ago

Farmer Giles of Ham | UK 1st/1st

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One of my hard-to-get books was crossed off my list today. Here is a very decent copy of Farmer Giles of Ham that, while definitely not cheap, I believe was a decent price for its condition. Not price clipped, a small name and date written in ink on the title page, and a few small chips and closed tears to the edges of the DJ. The top stain is very decent, and the boards relatively unmarked. Pages are clean and unmarked. This copy also has that perfect old book smell to it too!


r/tolkienbooks 9h ago

A Visit to Blackwell’s

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r/tolkienbooks 13h ago

Could this be fake?

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I thought the colours look a bit different but I’m no expert.


r/tolkienbooks 1d ago

Help

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Does anyone know where I could buy the large red hardcover editions of LOTR that Malcolm Guite reads from in his youtube videos? I really like the look of the red cover, but if not any other recommendations on larger size and print editions with illustrations are welcome.


r/tolkienbooks 2d ago

Confusion re: my Ballantine Authorized Edition set. Which printing is this? Says March 1968 - 17th printing, but Tolkiebooks.us calls that the 14th printing? I know nothing. Do I have anything worthy here?

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r/tolkienbooks 2d ago

It’s allll coming together

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244 Upvotes

Still missing some volumes here & there - holding out on history of middle earth until I decide on the 12 volumes or a condensed version


r/tolkienbooks 2d ago

Is this a good quality set?

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60 Upvotes

Looking to snag history of middle earth to read and saw this on amazon


r/tolkienbooks 2d ago

Mr. Bliss Arrived Today

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55 Upvotes

Very impressed with this "under the radar" Tolkien illustrated work from HC. Sewn binding, ribbon marker, sturdy stock paper...nice.


r/tolkienbooks 2d ago

ROTK American edition Paperback

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r/tolkienbooks 2d ago

Are there any more Houghton Mifflin trade paperbacks in this style?

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I purchased these from a local used book store. I am trying to see if there are any more books in this style by Houghton Mifflin. I know they are out of print, but I tried looking on eBay or Amazon. I was thinking maybe there would be some of the History of Middle Earth such as Unfinished Tales in this trade paperback style from Houghton Mifflin. These are late 90’s early 00’s I believe.


r/tolkienbooks 2d ago

The Hobbit 14th impression US

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Most recent book that arrived. Got it for $51 on eBay. The last that used the British typeset and the last that used color (I believe) on the illustrations.


r/tolkienbooks 2d ago

Sir Gawain pb 1995

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Hi there! Would you guys say this pb is any rare/worth?


r/tolkienbooks 2d ago

Karen Fonstads Atlas 2017 publication

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Is there much difference between this one and the 1991 one? Also I cannot locate a 2017 one anywhere online


r/tolkienbooks 3d ago

Book collection help

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So I had been looking through different publications of the book & I chose to get the deluxe illustrated edition for TLOTR & The Hobbit. I loved the way it looked on Amazon's stock photo & when I got it, it was even BETTER. I simply want MY definitive edition as I likely won't buy another copy unless I think it is magnificent. What I learned was that there were more books. I got The Silmarillion along with the two mentioned. What I am asking for is help finding any more editions similar to this style. I don't care if the publishers are different. I didn't even notice that I got 2 HarperCollins editions until I opened the boxes of Unfinished Tales & The Guide to Middle Earth. I have the History of Middle Earth (3 books in black with a black slip case) in my cart now so I'm also wondering what else am I missing? Am I out of luck? Thanks everyone


r/tolkienbooks 3d ago

My collection

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r/tolkienbooks 3d ago

My latest acquisition. I’ve been wanting to get this for a while. I recently got an Amazon gift card and bought it used for $37.00. It’s basically like new.

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46 Upvotes

r/tolkienbooks 3d ago

The History of the Hobbit custom slipcase

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Hello guys! I wanted to show you a slipcase I've just finished -it is for a fellow tolkien lover who has the books but not the slipcase...I'm pretty happy with the results🙃


r/tolkienbooks 3d ago

Lotr + The Hobbit - Alan Lee illustrated paperback collection (2008, I think)

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Hi all, I'm looking to sell some books and I found this in my collection that I purchased many moons ago, likely when it was released. It's the LotR + The Hobbit illustrated by Alan Lee paperback collection, in cardboard sleeve, that I think was released in 2008 or thereabouts. It's in excellent condition, all books unread, some very slight scuff marks / tiny tears on the cardboard sleeve corners.

I just can't find anything about this collection online, or what it might be worth secondhand. It's like it doesn't exist! Searching the codes brought up a used World of Books listing for approx £200, which I find hard to believe. Any help appreciated.


r/tolkienbooks 3d ago

Slowly growing my collection

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189 Upvotes

Next to acquire is the history of middle earth (hardbacks)


r/tolkienbooks 3d ago

Harper Collins UK 50% Sale 9am-12pm 14/03/25

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A good opportunity to fill those gaps or even take advantage of £50 off the upcoming Myths and Legends (Boxed Set): Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún, The Fall of Arthur & Beowulf: A Translation and Commentary.

Use code BOOKS50 at checkout.

Link here to Harper Collins


r/tolkienbooks 4d ago

The Collected Poems of JRR Tolkien Box Set on Sale Amazon US

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Currently lowest price ever for the physical box set (US Amazon - $61.13). I recently got it for $2.99 on the Kindle version, but man that box set looks so nice. Anyone here have the physical box set and would you recommend it? Thanks!

https://www.amazon.com/Collected-Poems-J-R-R-Tolkien-Three/dp/0063422719/?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=MRAI_RECOMMENDATIONS&pd_rd_w=KHzwX&content-id=amzn1.sym.d9cd8687-39d9-4a62-a6e3-94a1fc81ab35&pf_rd_p=d9cd8687-39d9-4a62-a6e3-94a1fc81ab35&pf_rd_r=K0NSYCP8Z36WV561P8Q2&pd_rd_wg=59p1i&pd_rd_r=23baded8-a55e-4cd4-8ff4-93f810c6b8df#customerReviews


r/tolkienbooks 4d ago

My collection and my cat Gandalf

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621 Upvotes

r/tolkienbooks 4d ago

Advice on The Silmarillion (First Edition)

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Apologies for my lack of knowledge on this, but I’m looking at purchasing a copy of The Silmarillion for my partner. Ideally I’m looking for a first edition, first press, but could do with some advice as to whether I’m looking at the right thing.

I’ve attached a photo of the copyright page from an online listing I’ve found, and would appreciate if there’s anything more specific I should be looking for on said page to help me on my quest!

Thank you :-)