The Children of Hurin: Deluxe Edition by Tolkien, J. R. R - 2007

New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2007 First Edition/First Printing, of the Special Deluxe Edition. Hardcover in slipcase. The first standalone tale of Middle-earth since 1977 and the first complete version of one of Tolkien's "Great Tales," with many exclusive features. Christopher Tolkien constructed the narrative from the original manuscripts, using many sources from various decades. A brand-new red-and-black Map of Beleriand, drawn by Christopher Tolkien, appears as a fold-out sheet. Includes eight color paintings and twenty-five pencil sketches commissioned from the award-winning artist Alan Lee. Includes an introduction and appendix by C. Tolkien on the history and writing of the tale. Quarter-bound in blue with grey boards, stamped in gold foil with a unique motif of the Helm of Hador created by Lee, and housed in a matching custom-built slipcase. Printed on superior-quality paper and bound with a silk ribbon marker. This edition was only available for a limited time. New, still sealed in original shrink-wrap. Unread. A lovely copy. From my smoke-free collection.