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Nyomimi · 19th June 2008, 08:59 AM

-- with it's original cover and no bent pages:

Tolkien Bibliography: books written by Tolkien in the Tolkien Library: the hobbit, the Lord of the Rings, History of Middle Earth and fairytales

Do you think I should sell it? Or keep it for generations to come?

Marky Lazer · 19th June 2008, 10:14 AM

I would keep it anyway. Which print edition is it?

pyan · 19th June 2008, 11:21 AM

Is it the Silmarillion you're talking about, Nyomimi?

Even if it's a true first edition, there were so many printed that it'll be a long time before it's worth much more than the original price...but it'd make a nice hand-me-down present for future generations.

The Ace · 19th June 2008, 12:32 PM

OK, maybe I'm way off beam here, but why not read it ?

Clansman · 19th June 2008, 06:34 PM

I agree with Pyan. I too, have a fine first edition of The Silmarillion, and I picked it up for less than the cover price. They printed about a billion of the things, so there are lots around.

I'd keep it, and read it if you haven't, like Ace said. It really is Tolkien's magnum opus.

Nyomimi · 19th June 2008, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Ace

OK, maybe I'm way off beam here, but why not read it ?

I have read it! LOL

BookStop · 20th June 2008, 09:25 AM

Has a greater worth as a hand-me-down to future loved ones than you could get selling it.

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Nyomimi Anime Queen Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 31	I have this book -- -- with it's original cover and no bent pages: Tolkien Bibliography: books written by Tolkien in the Tolkien Library: the hobbit, the Lord of the Rings, History of Middle Earth and fairytales Do you think I should sell it? Or keep it for generations to come?

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Marky Lazer Plastic Paddy Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 2,683	Re: I have this book -- I would keep it anyway. Which print edition is it?

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pyan Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 4,275	Re: I have this book -- Is it the Silmarillion you're talking about, Nyomimi? Even if it's a true first edition, there were so many printed that it'll be a long time before it's worth much more than the original price...but it'd make a nice hand-me-down present for future generations.

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The Ace Scottish Roman Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Perth and Kinross Posts: 2,236	Re: I have this book -- OK, maybe I'm way off beam here, but why not read it ?

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Clansman lochaber axeman Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 324	Re: I have this book -- I agree with Pyan. I too, have a fine first edition of The Silmarillion, and I picked it up for less than the cover price. They printed about a billion of the things, so there are lots around. I'd keep it, and read it if you haven't, like Ace said. It really is Tolkien's magnum opus.

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