Description
First American edition, first printing of The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Octavo, 365pp, [1]. Green cloth, title in silver and copper gilt on spine, illustration on cover. Red topstain. Stated “First Printing / First American Edition” on copyright page, with full number line. Solid text block, appears unread. Features map of Middle Earth at rear. In the publisher’s first state dust jacket, $10.95 retail price on front flap. Small closed tear repair to front panel, with light foxing to verso of rear panel. A near fine example.
(Hammond and Anderson A15c)
This is the third state as listed in Hammond and Anderson, with a small loss of text on Page 229 along the right edge, and the binding stamped in gilt and silver. Although this is listed as one of five possible states, there is no priority between formats. (A15c)
