The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien – First U.S. Edition, 1977 – Houghton Mifflin
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Details: • Hardcover with original dust jacket • Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company • Year: 1977 • ISBN: 0-395-34646-0 • First U.S. Edition, First Printing • Includes known “Father Giles” typo on page 3 (a key first printing identifier) • Black spine with red lettering, gray boards with red sun device (Fëanor’s emblem)Condition: • Book is in very good condition overall • Minor spotting/foxing along the top page edges • Clean pages, tight binding, no writing or highlighting • Dust jacket present with light shelf wear (only small tear at the top)Notes:This is a collectible first U.S. edition of Tolkien’s The Silmarillion, edited by Christopher Tolkien. The presence of the “Father Giles” typo and the original 1977 copyright with no additional printings listed confirms it is a true first printing. An essential item for Tolkien collectors! superb for everyday use. finest materials and excellent craftsmanship ensure long-lasting durability.
