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09-29-2002, 01:57 PM
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Self-Appointed Lord of the Free Peoples of the General Messages
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I got a really old Sil.
I have still not read the Sil, but yesterday at an antique shop I got a really old copy of the Sil. I've compared it to some copies I saw on eBay, and it appears to be a first edition (american). It has a cool fold-out map in the back. It is hard cover.
I bought it for $5, and it sells for around 3 times what I payed on ebay  . It's cool. |
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09-29-2002, 02:50 PM
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Elf Lord
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Cool! I have a first (american) edition copy of Unfinished Tales that I bought at a used bookstore, but I'd rather have the Silmarillion. (or better yet, both) Now I'm jealous.
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09-29-2002, 03:03 PM
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That is cool! I got mine - first american edition - off ebay for pretty cheap as well - about $7 US I think. I can't remember.
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09-29-2002, 03:18 PM
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Elf Lord
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uhh... I have first edition to the Sil in Hebrew - 1991. and first to UT too - 1999.
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09-29-2002, 04:03 PM
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Re: I got a really old Sil.
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09-29-2002, 04:45 PM
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I have the Silmarillion, first edition, 1977, Houghtin Mifflin. I also have Unfinished Tales, first edition, 1980, Houghton Mifflin. I bought them at Walden Bookstore when they were first published. God I'm getting old.
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09-29-2002, 05:06 PM
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I'm willing to part with my new found treasure for $50 if anyone is interested. |
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09-29-2002, 06:08 PM
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09-30-2002, 08:58 AM
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09-30-2002, 02:53 PM
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09-30-2002, 05:42 PM
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There exists a limit to the force even ther most powerful may apply without destroying themselves. Judging this limit is the true artistry of government. Misuse of power is the fatal sin. The law cannot be a tool of vengance, never a hostage, nor a fortification against the martyrs it has created. You cannot threaten any individual and escape the consequences. -Muad'dib on Law The Stilgar Commentary |
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10-01-2002, 02:32 PM
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I bought new LOTR translation and edition. it cost 75$(!) for all the books.
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10-04-2002, 10:12 AM
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"I got a really old Sil"
*Ahem.* There is NO "really old" Silmarillion in existence. I am sure Sister Golden Hair will back me up on this one.
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10-04-2002, 10:21 AM
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It must be odd reading LOTR in hebrew. I wonder whether I could manage that. Probably not, my vocabulary is way too limited.
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10-04-2002, 11:01 AM
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10-04-2002, 03:20 PM
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10-25-2002, 09:20 PM
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Wow that is so Awesome I don't have anysorts of books like that I only dream of such
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10-25-2002, 10:02 PM
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I got the '77 edition Sil as a gift a few years ago. It was that that first got me interested in Tolkien. I think its the best edition to have. I love maps; this one has a huge fold out of Beleriand in the back
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10-25-2002, 10:06 PM
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10-26-2002, 12:31 PM
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You all are so lucky!But don't sell it!Never sell it! Even if someone offerrs you 1 million dollars!
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