J. R. R. Tolkien. The Complete Lord Of The Rings, First Editions.

[@thespacecatjenkins8539]

did anyone else expect the antiques roadshow auction estimate to appear on the bottom at the end of the video?

[@Ocelot35]

I've give you tree fiddy for the lot.

[@chillandrelax9896]

Are you the lockness monster ?

[@Ocelot35]

@@chillandrelax9896 God damn lockness monsta

[@radfem28]

Wtf is a fiddy

[@kevinmorrice]

@@radfem28 a word retards use

[@rusticcitrus2569]

Fiddy bucks

[@LUIS-vw1zl]

In these edition, these three books are a treasures.

[@powerfrenzy]

I love listening to you speak about books and what to look out for. My only issue is that I wish for books with DJs you would remove the DJ to show what the boards/spine actually look like.

[@rlukins]

I’ve got this same set of first edition, first impression UK editions. But mine don’t have dust jackets and the covers are shabby. Internally they’re in good/very good condition though. Anyone know if they’d have any monetary value?

[@goldengalsclazy]

I would recommend having Christie's and/or Sotheby's examining your books to find out their potential price value. They offer free appraisals and you're not obligated to sell them if you choose not to do so.

[@aaronmarshall1212]

Why is a library like that so appealing to me?

[@batikugglansbravader8275]

+Aaron Marshall I've thought about that, for me it's a mix of having an automatic reverence for older books (it's like these objects are messengers from the past who've had ''a life of their own'' so to speak), the visuals and feeling that a book is a little isolated world onto itself. So it's more these very specific subjective impressions than anything else, though something everyone should be able to identify with is the comfortablility and easiness on the eyes that comes with book reading compared to looking at a screen.

[@MerkinMuffly]

Have you got any copies of The 9th Gate?

[@llcrawlyll]

MerkinMuffly It's called The Dumas Club

[@stustig9430]

You need access to Frank Langella's library - lock code : 666

[@Woozie87]

Imagine being alive during the release of these legendary books, must of been a long year wait for those fans lmao

[@bardo0007]

I'm so happy they offer free delivery, for £25000 I expect nothing less.

[@anamarijakrsteska6343]

😂

[@stustig9430]

lol

[@bristolfashion4421]

My mum & dad met at Oxford University after the war. Read lit. degrees. We had these three books on the shelves at home. I read them and they got all scuffed up and lost eventually... hey ho

[@faramund9865]

Is there an anniversary set which are exact copies of these books that have been printed recently? Would love to know.

[@landrysaathoff2418]

The new illustrated edition is a single-volume reprint that keeps the spirit of these copies. If anything, it feels MORE like how Tolkien intended it.

[@ConnieFWill]

not exact reproductions, but the 50th and 60th anniversary box sets that comes with the Reading Companion have similar cover art (that I think was also made by Tolkien) as well as foldout maps; so as close as you're gonna get in terms of new printings

[@BobF510]

This is top-caliber material. A book I read with overlapping themes was also life-enriching. "Galaxies United" by Olivia Whitestone

[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

Dude, why is it so difficult to find pictures or videos of each edition opened up? I just finished The Hobbit and want to get started reading the Lord of the rings. But I'm not sure if I want the single volume or 3 book set... And which of edition? damn it's so confusing. All I know is I want one with a map, and I'd like to have the ribbon book marker. so I think I'll go with the single volume but which edition should I get?

[@zimojiang1632]

Bilb Ono same,man. have u solved?

[@cameronrhodes604]

For reading I would recommend the single volume edition as there are no differences to text

[@MsMeffie]

You might have solved your dilemma already but in case, the 50th Anniversary edition can still be found and is held to be the most complete to date. The maps are present, there are facsimile of the Book of Mazarbul, some parts are in red ink, and I am fairly sure they have the ribbon marker. (I don't have these books because I am busy trying to choose between these and a 1966 set.)

[@nondasgoumenakis4051]

I have the single volume with the black dust jacket. It has 2 maps and the fascimile of the Book of Mazarbul. It doesn't have a ribbon book marker. The book has a really nice burgundy color beneath the dust jacket. It is very nice but it's a bit heavy so it's not very comfortable to hold when you read it. I would recommend to buy the 3 book set, they are much more comfortable to hold when reading. In the end it depends on which edition you like having on your bookcase.

[@Via_The_Void]

@@MsMeffie There is a pocket three book version of the Lord of the Rings but the print is a bit small.

[@askeide5890]

Did these come with a fold out map? If so it would have been very interesting to see!

[@damianfarias3654]

Mine did

[@vihangashenith7140]

are the contents of all lotr book editions same?🤔.. I don't understand it🤷🏻‍♂️.. Plz reply me someone who knows about it🙏🏻...

[@aidanM92]

Maybe thos has been answered before but why dont you use mylar dust jacket covers on these valuable books? Or maybe you do and just remove them while filming?

[@kryan4397]

Need to use DJ covers asap

[@benjaminreeves3861]

Did the first editions come with a map of Middle-Earth?

[@jaysmalley2031]

4 years late on this front, but yes they do! My grandad has a set of them and they have the most amazing fold out maps inside.

[@Varth_Dader.Twitch]

@@jaysmalley2031 the maps add a lot of value.

[@victorarmandoneis]

@@jaysmalley2031 Does the first edition of "The Return of the King" have the appendices?

[@MrLackas]

How much? And do you ship to Norway? Great review!

[@wolfgangamadeusjoshdephuta9371]

28.000£

[@ronaldburrow508]

I have my own Lord of the rings and the hobbit and the simmiar collection one of my favorite book series that I enjoy.

[@General_reader]

There has been hundreds of prints and variations. I’ve never seen a true original

[@matthewfarmer2520]

Like to have these books j R R Tolkien in my collection.

[@cristinabeingnature4502]

I think I have a 1966 edition

[@AntonioCarlosHeinenZardin]

I can't believe he didn't take the jackets off

[@kryan4397]

Jackets hold 90% of the value

[@snusmumriken232]

cool

[@Marioisnotbald]

i am peter harrington and im rich

[@stustig9430]

lol

[@Cavers]

Wear gloves you heathen!!!!

[@dububro]

Actually, gloves are generally not worn when dealing with old books, even with priceless, unique manuscripts. Gloves desensitize your hands and make you more prone to accidentally tearing the book. Washing hands is enough. See: library.pdx.edu/news/the-proper-handling-of-rare-books-manuscripts/

[@nikberlincabrera8996]

Aaaaa

[@DanielLopez-zt4ig]

I like your gloves.

[@007EnglishAcademy]

Except it is not a trilogy.

[@DAVEHARSTON]

Rick Harrison just rang he will give you 100 bucks for all of them

[@ebandrunesku3635]

i give like 50 euros top

[@elston1174]

ebandru nesku Fuck your euros