The Silmarillion by Tolkien, J R R - 1977

London: London, 1977. First edition, first printing. Published by George Allen and Unwin, London, in 1977. This is a near fine book. The dust wrapper is without notable wear, aside from some slight chips to the spine and has not been price clipped, showing the original 4.95 net price. The boards are free from chips and marks and the text blocks, like the internals, are bright and white, however there is moderate foxing to the bottom edge. The map in the rear is still present. There is a gift inscription present in blue ink to the front flyleaf, dated to the year of publication. This copy is in near fine condition. A collection of myths and stories in varying styles.