I dont think i could even read them, theyre display pieces in my mind. No expense spared in creating this finely bound, and highly collectable set of classics. Others collect for content, choosing leatherbound versions of their favorite novels or historical works of literature. Printed and bound in the usa using imported materials. Tolkien, 9780044400912, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The hobbit, the lord of the rings and the silmarillion.
Buy leather bound books by nelson books, thomas nelson publishers, billy graham online at alibris. Some people collect antique leatherbound books for purely aesthetic reasons, using them as decorative objects to fill the shelves of a living room or study. Bookbinder michael greer trained at moroccos oldest bindery in the craft of handbinding. Published by houghton mifflin, 19545556 1st us edition. Any book you choose, hand bound in highquality leather.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of the hobbit, this special, limited edition was published. A finished book might need dozens of operations to complete, according to the specific style and materials. Known for beautiful leather bindings, franklin library books. The book is bound in premium leather with gilding to the cover and spine and is printed on premium archival paper, published by easton press in 1984. The pages are high quality, smooth paper that reads well and feels good in the hand.
Rare, limited, signed and numbered editions of the lord of. The old adage that you should never judge a book by its cover would perhaps, if written by waterstones read you should never just judge a book by its cover. The tolkien shop is a shop in holland and an international mailorder business entirely dedicated to the works of j. Bookbinding is a specialized trade that relies on basic operations of measuring, cutting, and gluing. We carry 1st editions and custom fine binding of single books and sets, including the hobbit, the lord of the rings, and the silmarillion.
Tolkien online book shop, brought to you by harpercollins, j. The writing isnt too small either and can easily be read the actual size of the book itself is okay too, not too small. Regardless of a collectors motivation, there are a few things to. Amazing leatherbound books where kids can explore their parents careers. Authors last name from a to g authors last name from h to p authors last name from q to z. Bookbinding combines skills from other trades such as paper and fabric crafts, leather work, model making, and graphic arts. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Some of our most popular easton press books are signed by. Lord of the rings 5 volume set trilogy, hobbit, and. Buy books from leatherbound classics online at booktopia, australias local bookstore. My favorite thing to do after a hard week is to put on the audio book and bake bread while i. Each book features a leatherette cover with stamped title and all four books are held in a leatherette bound box with gold foil stamping.
Easton press makes the worlds most beautiful leather bound books. We can produce a new book or rebind an old book that you send to us. You could go for a nice reading copy, an illustrated edition, a popup. The book was originally released in 1937 and so many editions exist.
A must have for any tolkien fan and a gorgeous way to read one of the best classics. Leather bound heritage the hobbit book inspired by westmarch red book. Custom leather bound books, blogs, dissertations, albums. Simulated leather with gold and red lettering and design on the front and on the spine. Tolkien book shop custom lord of the rings rebindings. Whether you have one book or several that need repair, we. Leather bound illustrated collectible the hobbit book by jrr tolkien. I want to begin reading these books to my kids once they get a little older. They look very nice with a leatherbound cover and the title carved on the front cover. Our handcrafted traditional leather guestbook is quietly elegant and suitable for many occasions, from weddings to memorials. Ended up purchasing these books from someone on ebay later down the road, and they are an absolutely beautiful set of books. The silmarillion leatherbound collectors edition book. Many years experience mancroft bindings has supplied antique leather bound books to a variety of customers throughout the world for the last thirty years.
There are a lot of books that are not the barnes and noble leather bound classic editions. Yeah, we know that you cant get leather when you do printondemand books, but we offer it. Editions of the hobbit, or there and back again by j. We offer a rich selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary designer books at unbeatable prices. Care for easton press leather bound books easton press. The leather book library custom leather bound books. Or, there and back again second impression by tolkien, j. Exclusive to this edition are three colour plates from the book of mazarbul and two hobbit family trees. Leather bound books are a terrific option for selfpublishing authors. Bookbinding is the process of physically assembling a book of codex format from an ordered stack of paper sheets that are folded together into sections or sometimes left as a stack of.
The book and slipcase are fine, there are no defects. As a result, we have the expertise to meet every kind of requirement and the ability to transform a room, whether it is books for a whole library, a single shelf or books by the yard, through the use of fine antique leather bindings. Many of these are flexi bound or childrens hard cover. The franklin library, a division of the franklin mint, was a publisher of fine collector edition books from the early 1970s until 2000. Tolkiens epic masterworks the hobbit and the three volumes of the lord of the rings the fellowship of the ring, the two towers, and the return of the king. Womanowned and operated, imperial fine books is a leading specialist in leather bound books, sets, fine bindings, cosways, jeweled bindings, color plate, childrens, fine and rare books for over 35 years. Genuine, original, and highly valued, these books belong in the library of the most discerning collector and also make the perfect gift. The hobbit tells a fantastic story of adventure, danger, friendship, and courage, and serves as a prequel to the even more immersive and epic book series, the lord of the rings. There is no need to care for them in any way other than you would for other. We carry all the books by and about tolkien both new and antiquarian, in all languages, as well as the calendars, posters, games, the merchanise from the peter jackson movies and much, much more. This is my favorite box set of the whole trilogy and the hobbit.
Deluxe pocket edition vinyl bound october 30, 2012. Good in a 19th century binding of 12 leather and pebbled cloth covered boards with gilt text stamping on the spine. Volume 5 of the conflict of the ages series carries the story of the controversy between god and satan to its ultimate and glorious conclusion. A hobbit devotional dicarta by strauss, ed and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This is the 50th anniversary edition marking the halfcentury since the publication of the hobbit in september, 1937. Each book is a collector edition that is as magnificent to see as it is to read. The tolkien bookshelf hard to find, out of print, used, and rare.
Unfollow leather bound books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. By registering to participate in a jma auction sale thru any bidding service offered by us, you fully understand and expressly agree to these terms and conditions, along with the agreement to be so bound. The matching the hobbit is also available in the tolkien shop. This fourvolume, deluxe pocket boxed set contains j. I dont see flexi bound or pure childrens book on here.
Single hardback edition, bound in black leather in a leather slipcase. Collectible leather bound books, accented in 22kt gold. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of the lord of the rings this updated and corrected version was published. Womanowned and operated, imperial fine books is a leading specialist in leatherbound books, sets, fine bindings, cosways, jeweled bindings, color plate, childrens, fine and rare books for. These terms and conditions apply to all bidding at john mcinnis auctioneer sales. Leatherbound definition of leatherbound by the free. Looking for a nice leather bound set of tolkiens works. Tolkiens classics 5 volume leather bound collectors set includes. Book packagers dont provide leather or bonded leather book covers as an option. Just provide us with the title and pick out your custom options. Any book you choose, handbound in highquality leather. R tolkien that takes place in the fictional world of middle earth, which is the setting of most of the authors works. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Our remember me service allows our registered users access to their personal account information without having to log in each time.
Easton press sells the worlds greatest books, bound in genuine leather and accented with 22kt gold. The hobbit, the fellowship of the ring, the two towers, the return of the king, the silmarillion. Each book features a leatherette cover with stamped title and all four books are held in a leatherette bound box with gold foil. Bound in green leather, with lettering on the spine. Originally published in german and translated in 1983, this is a handmade hardback leatherbound copy of the neverending story, bound in high quality leather and sealed with an auryn. Leatherbound book works transforms electronic documents and blogs into fine bound heirloom quality books. Oct 30, 2012 leather bound, pocket sized, golden edged pages. A 12mo measuring 7 12 by 4 12 with the front and rear hinges and. Antique 1920s lot set 6 books leather bound walter black. Leather bound books by nelson books, thomas nelson. Easton press leatherbound books are constructed to withstand many years of use and still retain their beauty. Im looking for a box set that is either hardcover or fake leather but having a difficult time.
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