4 books by and about Tolkien [Reader, Farmer Giles, Understanding, Bored] pb LOT

The books are flat with bright color, nearly square corners, and light edge wear. Interior pages are off-white. Inside covers have tanned and the original owners name is on the inside front cover (except Farmer Giles). See item description for details on each book.

  The Tolkien Reader (Ballantine U7038, 1st printing [1966]) 272pp
     The back cover has a 1/4" crease in the upper left corner which reflects in the last few pages

  Smith of Wootton Major / Farmer Giles of Ham (Ballantine 0345278658, 18th printing [1979]) 156pp
     The front cover has a 5/8" stain in the upper right corner. Two black marker lines on the bottom edge.

  Understanding Tolkien by William Ready (Paperback Library 64-036, 1st printing [1969]) 96pp

  Bored of the Rings by the Harvard Lampoon (Signet N4002, 1st printing [1969]) 160pp

Note: A fine but coverless copy of "The Silmarillion" will be included on request (no extra charge!).


All items are bagged (comics and magazines are also boarded). I will combine orders whenever possible to reduce shipping costs.  Thanks for your interest. Check out my eBay store for more cool (and/or off-the-wall) items.

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About me: I've been collecting for over 50 years and have derived considerable pleasure from my collections. Some 35-40 years ago I even tried my hand at selling books at local conventions and (briefly) operated a storefront. When that proved unsuccessful I pursued a more mundane career, packed away all remaining stock and stored it in a spare room away from dust and humidity. I continued to expand my own collection over the years, but have reached a point in my life where it's time to start divesting myself of some of these treasures. I hope to find new homes for my "precious"es so that they may continue to be appreciated. When I present an item as "brand new" it will be from my old stock. The most I will claim for items from my personal collection is "like new." I will try to describe each item accurately. If you have questions, feel free to ask. I will do my best to answer, provide additional photos, etc.