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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Pearl and Sir Orfeo, UK De Luxe Edition, 1st impression
by Tolkien, J.R.R
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine/No Jacket, as Issued
- ISBN 10
- 0008393621
- ISBN 13
- 9780008393625
- Seller
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Billings, Missouri, United States
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About This Item
London: Harper Collins, 2020. De Luxe Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket, as Issued. Bill Sanderson. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. This is the De Luxe 2020 Edition of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl and Sir Orfeo, published by Harper Collins. From the loose leaf flyer, "A special edition of this collection of three medieval English poems, translated by Tolkien for the modern-day reader and edited by his son, Christopher Tolkien, containing romance, tragedy, love, sex and honour, with many exclusive features." Illustrated by Bill Sanderson, and published by Harper Collins Publishers in 2020, this being the 1st impression of 2020, printed and bound by Rotolito in Italy. This De luxe edition is housed in the publishers custom slipcase with ornate stamping in gold. Both the book and slipcase are in Near Fine condition with no notable flaws or faults. Facsimile of the first three versus of "Gawain's Leave-Taking" and another of the Fourth verse in the manuscript of 'Gawain's Leave-Taking', followed by an early draft of part of the opening Canto of the 'Gest of Beren and Luthien'. A beautiful collectable copy for the Tolkien enthusiast. Digital photo's available, inquire if interested. Other Tolkien books available, include both the UK and US editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, and Signed/Numbered/Limited Editions. Near Fine / No Jacket, as Issued.
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- Bookseller
- The Tolkien Bookshelf
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2648
- Title
- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Pearl and Sir Orfeo, UK De Luxe Edition, 1st impression
- Author
- Tolkien, J.R.R
- Illustrator
- Bill Sanderson
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket, as Issued
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- De Luxe Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0008393621
- ISBN 13
- 9780008393625
- Publisher
- Harper Collins
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2020
- Keywords
- UK De Luxe Edition 2020 1st impression
- Bookseller catalogs
- Current; Limited Editions; Tolkien Library;
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About the Seller
The Tolkien Bookshelf
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Billings, Missouri
About The Tolkien Bookshelf
Specializing in books by and about J.R.R. Tolkien. Including 1st Editions, custom rebound books and sets, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. We also have Signed copies, Limited/Numbered Editions, and many scarce or unusual items. Member of IOBA, The Independent Online Booksellers Association.
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