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 The SilmarillionJ.R.R. Tolkien Edited by Christopher Tolkien 1st Edition 1977 Presentation Copy George Allen & Unwin for Methuen Publications London / Toronto ISBN 0048231398 Hardback Cover design based on artwork by J.R.R. Tolkien Hammond Page Ref.: p.220 Notes Printed by Clowes & Sons. Issued in Canada. Composed of the pages of the Export Edition bound in dark blue leather, with a presentation plate pasted onto the title page. Blue and white striped headband and dyed blue top edge. Contemporary promotional material said:
ALL CUSTOMERS ordering copy/ies of THE SILMARILLION in advance of publication will become eligible to receive a "Special Limited Edition" * in lieu of the regular edition. Recipients will be determined in a draw to be held September 15th, 1977 at participating bookstores.
* Only 500 of the "Special Limited Edition" have been bound exclusively for Canada. This edition will not be for sale. A second variant has been seen that has an extra plate pasted onto the front free endpaper. This plate contains a dedication to "friends of the publisher". |
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