ISBN10: 0049280376, ISBN13: 9780049280373, [publisher: George Allen & Unwin] Hardcover First Edition This biography traces the development of Tolkien's unusual personality. It chronicles the growth of his great mythological work The Silmarillion and it follows the long and painful progress of creation that eventually produced The Lord of the Rings, a book that took twelve years to write. It offers a wealth of information on Tolkien's unpublished stories. Generously illustrated with photographs.
[Canberra, ACT, Australia] [Publication Year: 1977]
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London: George Allen & Unwin, Date: 1977. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardback. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7ð - 9ð" tall. First edition first printing. Octavo hardback. 300 pp. Illustrated very slight foxing on outer edge of page block and top edge of jacket otherwise Very Good condition in Very Good unclipped dust jacket Previous owner's book plate on inside cover. No inscriptions. 1977. George Allen & Unwin ISBN 0049280376 9780049280373 [GB]

ISBN10: 0049280376, ISBN13: 9780049280373, [publisher: HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, London] Softcover A biography of J R R Tolkien, scholar and author of 'The Lord of the Rings'. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
[Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1977]