Description: Working On THE SILMARILLIONTyped Letter Signed ("J. R. R. Tolkien")By J.R.R. Tolkien1964Typed letter, signed in full, to a fan explaining how Tolkien is "already at work on another [book], stories of the First Age, under the title THE SILMARILLION."Near fine."I hope you will enjoy this too when it is eventually published, in a year or so." A letter to one S.P. Peel in Ilford, Essex, it reads in full:"Dear Mr. Peel, Forgive me if this is not your name at all, but I found your signature extremely difficult to read. Thank you, at any rate, for your enthusiastic letter. I am glad you like my books, and I am already at work on another, stories of the First Age, under the title of THE SILMARILLION. I hope you will enjoy this too when it is eventually published, in a year or so. Yours sincerely, J.R.R. Tolkien."At this period of his fame, Tolkien was as likely as not to sign with his initials alone, making it noteworthy that he signs here with his full name. THE SILMARILLION did not appear until 13 years later in 1977; as it was posthumously published, by definition no signed copies exist. A pleasing letter mentioning Tolkien's final long-awaited major work. Oxford: n.p, 1964. 9'' x 7''. Single sheet on Tolkien's personalized stationary ("Professor J. R. R. Tolkien") at his 75 Sandfield Road, Headington, Oxford address. Dated 30th May 1964. Approximately 75 words, typed and signed in full: "J.R.R. Tolkien." Old folds for mailing, tiny bit of wear. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Tolkien, J.R.R
Publisher: n.p
Year Printed: 1964
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Signed
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
