The Letters of J. R. R. Tolkien
by J. R. R. Tolkien
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- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Clarence, New York, United States
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About This Item
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1981. First Edition, First Printing. First edition, first printing. Measuring approximately 9.25" x 6.25" with 463 numbered pages.
This book is in very good condition. Moderately bumped on both ends of spine. Gilt lettering and design on spine and front board is still full and vivid. Interior pages are bright and clean. Dust jacket is in very good condition. Minor bumping to both ends of spine. Minor staining to both panels. Original 16.95 price on front flap.
Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Inventory #(O2-49).
This book is in very good condition. Moderately bumped on both ends of spine. Gilt lettering and design on spine and front board is still full and vivid. Interior pages are bright and clean. Dust jacket is in very good condition. Minor bumping to both ends of spine. Minor staining to both panels. Original 16.95 price on front flap.
Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Inventory #(O2-49).
Synopsis
The Letters of J. R. R. Tolkien is a selection of J. R. R. Tolkien's letters published in 1981, edited by Tolkien's biographer Humphrey Carpenter assisted by Christopher Tolkien. The selection contains 354 letters, dating between October 1914, when Tolkien was an undergraduate at Oxford, and August 29, 1973, four days before his death.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ernestoic Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5722
- Title
- The Letters of J. R. R. Tolkien
- Author
- J. R. R. Tolkien
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Company
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1981
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Ernestoic Books
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Clarence, New York
About Ernestoic Books
Ernestoic Books, where you can find the most sought after Modern First Editions. As our name suggests, Ernest Hemingway is our specialty and our passion. We guarantee the condition of every book we sell. Returns may be made within 14 days of receipt for any reason. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
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- Gilt
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- Jacket
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- First Edition
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- Spine
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