Welcome to our site and thank you for taking the time to visit! I appreciate that your time is valuable. I have specialised in selling rare books by J.R.R. Tolkien since 2003, over 22 years. I am one of the oldest and largest specialist Tolkien dealers in the world. J.R.R. Tolkien collectable books is all I do, no other books, no other day job! I have become the leading recognised expert on Tolkien rare book collecting. You will notice in our book inventory we actually have dozens of rare and first editions in stock and ready to buy! I am not using Tolkien books as a loss leader or as click bait. Click on our shop links below to see our current inventory.
New in December 2025
The new tariffs on exports to the U.S.A. will not impact bound books, which are permanently duty-free, unless the U.S. government decides to change the codes. Some States will use the opportunity to add a sales tax. We will send books duty paid, but any additional tariffs or sales tax added will be the customer’s responsibility. If you have any questions please ask.
I am not a general book dealer or new start-up jumping on the Tolkien fandom bandwagon. I do not list a couple of Tolkien’s editions to use as loss leaders to attract you to a general bookshop as do nearly all dealers. I was an enthusiastic collector prior to starting my Tolkien book business. I have been a fan and private collector for over 40 years. I have personally seen many thousands of actual copies, not just photographs on the internet like many Tolkien collector’s fan websites. These sites depend mostly on conventional wisdom for authentication, what they think is correct because it’s not yet been shown to be otherwise. This does not make it true. The publisher’s records are long lost.
While Tolkien first edition books are fairly easy to identify, assessing condition is key to the price you should pay. The difference between average or worn and true fine condition can be thousands of pounds. As an expert with direct hands-on experience of what is likely to come up for sale, we can advise the new and experienced collector alike. Don’t take chances with your hard-earned money, buy the best, from the best: Festival Art and Books.
I have 23 years’ worth of previous customers looking to sell their rare Tolkien book collections to us on consignment. If you do not see what you are looking for, please contact us and I will find it for you! Visit my shops frequently as my stock changes every week.
Key items for sale are listed on our eBay and AbeBooks shops. While we get discovered on these sites, most of our sales are direct by email/phone saving you unnecessary taxes and fees. I can also meet up with you in person to show you our more expensive books. I also hand-deliver valuable books all over the world. I have always had 100% positive feedback. As such a specialist, I have to get it right, every time, for every customer or I would be out of business. If you see something you want for sale in our shops, contact us directly for the best price. I can save you money and taxes only if you buy direct!
No. 1 Shop for Rare and Collectible Tolkien Books