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Three First Editions. — auction comparables · Snaplot Comparables
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“J.R.R. Tolkien The Lord of the Rings first editions”
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J.R.R. Tolkien
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Typical realised range (Gemini estimate): £20,000-£80,000
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£130
Suggested estimate
£30 – £200
25–75% range
£31 – £315
Overall range
£2 – £94,500
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“Three First Editions.”
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· Dec 2004
Tolkien, j.r.r. typed letter signed "j.r.r. tolkien" to a class of
£900
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£900
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· Dec 2004
Tolkien, j.r.r. typed letter signed "j.r.r. tolkien" to a class of
£900
est
£900
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· Mar 2016
TOLKIEN (J.R.R.) Autograph letter signed ("J.R.R. Tolkien"), with three presentation signatures ("J.R.R
£3,000
est
£3,000
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· Mar 2016
TOLKIEN (J.R.R.) Autograph letter signed ("J.R.R. Tolkien"), with three presentation signatures ("J.R.R
£3,000
est
£3,000
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· Nov 2025
J.R.R TOLKEIN Poems and Songs of Middle Earth Poems in Engli...
£50
est
£30
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· Nov 2025
J.R.R TOLKEIN Poems and Songs of Middle Earth Poems in Engli...
£50
est
£30
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Music & Musical Instruments
· May 2010
Tolkien The Lord of the Rings, 1 vol. deluxe edition on india paper
£150
est
£150
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· May 2010
Tolkien The Lord of the Rings, 1 vol. deluxe edition on india paper
£150
est
£150
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· Oct 2006
Uncertified 400430 Three J.R.R
US$286
est
US$286
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· Oct 2006
Uncertified 400430 Three J.R.R
US$286
est
US$286
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· Jul 2026
Tolkien Calendar Lot
US$7
· Jul 2026
Tolkien Calendar Lot
US$7
Other
· Feb 2006
Pratchett (Terry) - Truckers
£180
est
£180
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· Feb 2006
Pratchett (Terry) - Truckers
£180
est
£180
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· Dec 2020
J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973)
£16,250
est
£16,250
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· Dec 2020
J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973)
£16,250
est
£16,250
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· Mar 2023
Tolkien. Hobbit & Lord of the Rings, deluxe eds.1976 & 1972
£480
est
£480
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· Mar 2023
Tolkien. Hobbit & Lord of the Rings, deluxe eds.1976 & 1972
£480
est
£480
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· Nov 2003
TOLKIEN, John Ronald Reul (1892-1973). The Lord of the Rings, comprising:
£1,528
est
£1,528
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· Nov 2003
TOLKIEN, John Ronald Reul (1892-1973). The Lord of the Rings, comprising:
£1,528
est
£1,528
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· Jan 2013
[ Books ]
£2,700
est
£2,700
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· Jan 2013
[ Books ]
£2,700
est
£2,700
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· May 2011
Tolkien Enterprises JRR TOLKIEN CALENDAR - LORD OF THE...
US$10
est
US$10
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· May 2011
Tolkien Enterprises JRR TOLKIEN CALENDAR - LORD OF THE...
US$10
est
US$10
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· Dec 2008
TOLKIEN, J. R. R. The Lord of the Rings. London: George Allen and Unwin, 1968. 8°. Paper wrappers illustrated by Pauline Baynes (corners creased, slight water staining to
£1,250
est
£1,250
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· Dec 2008
TOLKIEN, J. R. R. The Lord of the Rings. London: George Allen and Unwin, 1968. 8°. Paper wrappers illustrated by Pauline Baynes (corners creased, slight water staining to
£1,250
est
£1,250
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· May 2011
Small collection of books by J R R Tolkien
£150
est
£150
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· May 2011
Small collection of books by J R R Tolkien
£150
est
£150
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· Dec 2003
[tolkien, j.r.r.] calendars (6)
£480
est
£480
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· Dec 2003
[tolkien, j.r.r.] calendars (6)
£480
est
£480
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· Mar 2009
Tolkien (J
£300
est
£300
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· Mar 2009
Tolkien (J
£300
est
£300
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· Dec 2006
Tolkien, j. r. r. als to naomi mitchison, 18 december 1949
US$14,400
est
US$14,400
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· Dec 2006
Tolkien, j. r. r. als to naomi mitchison, 18 december 1949
US$14,400
est
US$14,400
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· Dec 2010
[ Books - Modern First Editions ]
£380
est
£380
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· Dec 2010
[ Books - Modern First Editions ]
£380
est
£380
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· May 1998
Tolkien, J
US$5,520
est
US$5,520
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· May 1998
Tolkien, J
US$5,520
est
US$5,520
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· Dec 2012
170: The Lord of the Rings [&] The Hobbit
US$140
est
US$140
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· Dec 2012
170: The Lord of the Rings [&] The Hobbit
US$140
est
US$140
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· Dec 1994
TOLKIEN, J
US$258
est
US$258
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· Dec 1994
TOLKIEN, J
US$258
est
US$258
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· Jun 2016
Collection of J.R.R. Tolkien Books
US$700
est
US$700
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· Jun 2016
Collection of J.R.R. Tolkien Books
US$700
est
US$700
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· Nov 2014
(FOLIO SOCIETY) TOLKIEN
US$531
est
US$531
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· Nov 2014
(FOLIO SOCIETY) TOLKIEN
US$531
est
US$531
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Books, Maps & Manuscripts
· Oct 2025
The Film Book of the Lord of the Rings, by J. R. R. Tolkien. Published by fantasy Films and Books. First edition 1979. 76 pages. Excellent condition in publisher's black boards, titled in gilt. Single vendor book auction. We combine shipping on all lots. Single book £5.99 UK, £7.99 Europe, £9.99 ROW. We can ship a parcel up to 20kg which will take approx. 40 books in UK £12, EUROPE £39.99, ROW, £59.99
£10
· Oct 2025
The Film Book of the Lord of the Rings, by J. R. R. Tolkien. Published by fantasy Films and Books. First edition 1979. 76 pages. Excellent condition in publisher's black boards, titled in gilt. Single vendor book auction. We combine shipping on all lots. Single book £5.99 UK, £7.99 Europe, £9.99 ROW. We can ship a parcel up to 20kg which will take approx. 40 books in UK £12, EUROPE £39.99, ROW, £59.99
£10
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![170: The Lord of the Rings [&] The Hobbit](/img/aHR0cHM6Ly9iYXJuZWJ5czIuaW1naXgubmV0LzEzNjAvMjAxMi8xMi8zNTUyMC8zNTUyMF8xNDY5MDUwNg.LheC-OhaceKZqWvsaFJerg)
