The Silmarillion by JRR Tolkien (First American Edition, First Printing)

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Item specifics

Condition
Good: A book that has been read, but is in good condition. Minimal damage to the book cover eg. ...
Binding
Hardcover
Signed
No
Narrative Type
Fiction
Original Language
English
Inscribed
No
Subject
Literature & Fiction
Edition
First Edition, First Printing
Year Printed
1977
Vintage
Yes
Personalize
No
Special Attributes
1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Personalized
No
Features
Dust Jacket
ISBN
9780395257302
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Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
ISBN-10
0395257301
ISBN-13
9780395257302
eBay Product ID (ePID)
4424463

Product Key Features

Book Title
Silmarillion
Topic
Literary, Fantasy / Epic
Publication Year
1977
Number of Pages
365 Pages
Language
English
Genre
Fiction
Author
J.R.R. Tolkien
Format
Hardcover

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
77-008025
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
21
Number of Volumes
001
Dewey Decimal
823/.912
Synopsis
Set in a time far earlier than Tolkien's master works, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, this is the epic history of the elves, and the grand story of the creation of Tolkien's magical world. The Lord of the Rings narrated the great events at the end of the Third Age; but the tales of The Silmarillion are legends deriving from a much deeper past, when Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, dwelt in Middle-earth, and the High Elves made war upon him for the recovery of the Silmarils. Never published in the author's lifetime, The Silmarillion is an essential compendium for all Tolkien fans. It will be published in five consecutive volumes, each completely unabridged. The series contains not only the Quenta Silmarillion, but four other short works: the Ainulindale, Valaquenta, Akallabeth and Of the Rings of Power.
LC Classification Number
PR6039.O32.S5

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  • by heajanjoh
    17 Oct, 2015Most favourable review

    Fast and in beautiful condition

    Slight weathering of the dust cover and a lovely inscription to its previous owner on the inside of the front cover is the only thing which would distinguish it from a new book. I love this book. I was finally replacing a much used and disintegrating mass market paperback with a hardback. I was thrilled to find such a reasonably-priced and beautiful book.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: mcco-tod

  • by gaudettecb
    27 Jul, 2021Most critical review

    Ok but not great

    Description was not very detailed. The book was the edition I looked for but the book overall wasn’t in the condition I would want to shelve in my library. The dust jacket had “age spots” and several small tears - the book jacket looked to be less than pristine around the edges - the pages themselves are nice - I’ll keep it to loan out but will look for another to shelve.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: napad440

  • by gqcgq20
    03 May, 2024

    Very pleased. Little bit of water damage on the top that wasn’t in the pictures. But didn’t smudge and words or numbers. Overall happy!

    Very pleased. Little bit of water damage on the top that wasn’t in the pictures. But didn’t smudge and words or numbers. Overall happy!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: etinterrapax

  • by 6rf2tbznq1k@deleted
    29 Aug, 2019

    1st Print 1st Edition Silmarillion

    The Silmarillion I bought is accurate and has an amazing map included. I enjoy a good history of Middle earth and this provided the means of reading about it!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: wahapun

  • by marshall_waha
    13 Dec, 2015

    J.R.R. Tolkien does it again

    The Silmarillion is an amazing story and talks about how the world of Middle-Earth was created. It is one of Tolkien's finer works, it is similar to the book of Genesis in the Bible, as some people compare it to, despite Tolkien denying that any of his Middle-Earth works have allegory of any kind. Though It's beautiful yet complex and full of detail yet remains incomplete. It talks about the High Elves and the war with the first Dark Lord Morgoth and the recovery of Silmaril's. I will not say anything beyond that, the rest of the story you'll find out for yourself. While it's a difficult read, if your up for the challenge its worth reading. I highly recommend it.

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