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A J.R.R. Tolkien Autograph is Extremely Sought After at NateDSanders.com Auctions

ByNate D Sanders March 27, 2018May 16, 2019

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Here at NateDSanders.com, we have sold J.R.R. Tolkien autograph items and first editions before including just recently a Tolkien first edition of “Lord of the Rings” for $15,000.  Here it is:

J.R.R. Tolkien First Edition Set of ”Lord of the Rings” — ”Fellowship of the Ring” & ”Return of the King” Are First Printings; ”Two Towers” Is Second Printing — All Three Are Near Fine

Very rare J.R.R. Tolkien first edition, early printing set of “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd., 1954 & 1955. All three are in extraordinarily near fine condition for both the books and their original dust jackets. ”The Fellowship of the Ring” is a Tolkien first edition, first printing (London: George Allen & Unwin, 1954) with map attached to rear flyleaf. Publisher’s red cloth with gilt spine titles. With signature mark ”4” at the bottom of page 49. Original dust jacket priced ”21s net”. ”The Two Towers” is a Tolkien first edition, second printing (London: George Allen & Unwin, 1954) with map attached to rear flyleaf. Publisher’s red cloth with gilt spine titles. Original dust jacket priced ”21s net”. ”The Return of the King” is a Tolkien first edition, first printing (London: George Allen & Unwin, 1955) with map attached to rear flyleaf. Signature mark ”4” present on page 49, and all lines of type sag in the middle. Publisher’s red cloth with gilt spine titles. Original dust jacket priced ”21s net”. All measure 5.75” x 9” with top edges red. A beautiful set with only minor edge wear, toning to endpapers and very light wear to jackets. One of the nicest ”Lord of the Rings” sets available.  Excellent Tolkien first edition examples.  J.R.R. Tolkien first edition set sold for $15,000 in July 2017.

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First Edition Set of Tolkien’s ”Lord of the Rings” — ”Fellowship of the Ring” & ”Return of the King” Are First Printings; ”Two Towers” Is Second Printing — All Three Are Near Fine

See:  https://natedsanders.com/First_Edition_Set_of_Tolkien_s___Lord_of_the_Rings-LOT45198.aspx

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At Nate D Sanders Auctions we are currently looking for J.R.R. Tolkien autograph items. We have sold the following J.R.R. Tolkien autograph items:

Tolkien Signed “Lord of the Rings”

J.R.R. Tolkien signed copy of “The Lord of the Rings.” London: George Allen and Unwin Ltd. Later paperback edition. Octavo, 1077pp. Signed in black fountain pen, “J.R.R. Tolkien” to front free endpaper. Covers well worn and slight loosening to hinges, though pages remain tightly bound. Booksellers bookplate to interior rear cover. Tolkien signature clear and bold. Overall, book in good condition; Signature, excellent. Sold for $4,884.

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“Lord of the Rings” with J.R.R. Tolkien Autograph. Click to enlarge.

J.R.R. Tolkien Signed Copy of “Tree and Leaf” — With PSA/DNA COA

J.R.R. Tolkien signed copy of “Tree and Leaf”, his collection of children’s stories written in 1964. Tolkien signs to the title page, “J.R.R. Tolkien” and also inscribes “for Fay Darrington”. Fourth printing of the paperback edition is published by Unwin Books: London: 1970, and features an illustration of the tree to its yellow, black and white cover. Runs 91pp. and measures 4.75″ x 7.25″. Light wear and toning, else near fine. With PSA/DNA COA. Not a Tolkien first edition but a rare signed Tolkien book.  Sold for $2,916.58.

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J.R.R. Tolkien Signed Copy of ”Tree and Leaf” — With PSA/DNA COA

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J.R.R. Tolkien Typed Letter Signed Discussing Piracy of His Works — “…I was becoming heavily involved in the business of combating ‘piracy’ in the United States…”

J.R.R. Tolkien autograph on a typed letter signed. Dated 11 May 1966, letter referring to the piracy of his wildy successful “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” reads, “Dear Mr. Walker, I did receive the tape that you sent to me on 13th July, not the 3rd July, 1965. I regret not having acknowledged receipt, but it arrived just as I was becoming heavily involved in the business of combating ‘piracy’ in the United States, which occupied me most of the remainder of last year. I am afraid it has been wasted on me because I have not now got a recorder and am far too busy to deal with any such matters. If you think of going further with your settings, either making public use of your tapes or considering publication of the music please consult Messrs. Allen & Unwin, 40 Museum Street, W.C.1. I return your tape herewith with regrets that I am not able to make any proper return for your interest in my work. Yours sincerely, [J.R.R. Tolkien]”. Single-page letter on a sheet of Tolkien’s blind-stamped personal stationery measures 7″ x 9″. Toning, creasing and minor foxing. Very good.  Sold for $1,944.37.

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J.R.R. Tolkien Typed Letter Signed Discussing Piracy of His Works — “…I was becoming heavily involved in the business of combating ‘piracy’ in the United States…”

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