The Silmarillion, J.R.R. Tolkien, BCA edition, 1994

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited and published after the author's death by his son Christopher Tolkien, presents the mythic prehistory of Middle-earth, recounting the creation of the world and the great struggles of the First Age that set the stage for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. First issued by George Allen & Unwin in 1977, it was the first publication of Tolkien's lifelong legendarium, bringing together the ancient tales, languages, and histories that form the foundation of his fictional universe.

The Silmarillion, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Edited by Christopher Tolkien.

Published by BCA (Book Club Associates), London, New York, Sydney, Toronto. By arrangement with HarperCollins Publishers. Printed in Great Britain by Caledonian International Book Manufacturing Ltd, Glasgow, 1994. 

A near fine hardback with blue cloth covered boards with gilt titles to spine. With near fine dustjacket, now covered in removable, clear protective plastic. Soundly bound.

Text is near fine. Bright and clean throughout. No owner's inscriptions.

Text in English.

365pp + (5) maps at rear.

Dimensions: approx 235mm high x 155mm wide x 36mm deep.

Weight: approximately 640g (unpacked).