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I have specialised in selling rare Tolkien books for 25 years. I am one of the oldest and largest specialist Tolkien rare book dealers in the world, not a general book dealer. Visit our Ebay or Abebooks shop, read our feedback and you will see we have the most rare Tolkien books in stock, ready to buy, not previously sold or non-existent lost leaders. You know exactly what you are getting from us! J.R.R. Tolkien collectable books is all I do, no other products and no other day job! I have become the leading recognised expert on Tolkien rare books collecting and investing. As investments we advise clients on strategy and timing. Click on our shop links below to see all our current inventory, but contact me direct to purchase so we can save you site fees and taxes.
New in 2026
Our 26 page E-book Tolkien Collectors Guide guide written by Mark Faith, owner of Festival Art and Books is now available free under the resources tab. The guide is general advice to collecting Tolkien first edition and other rare and collectable Tolkien books. For specifically what to buy and the best investment strategies we offer free person advice.
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Depending on news and market develpment we send out a free newsletter on collecting JRR Tolkien rare books. The newsletters are more frequent during Autumn and Spring, the busier buying periods. Of course you can contact us direct with any questions, any time. We serve the collecting community.
Q & A under Used Tolkien Books
Due to so much new misinformation as the market heats up, we have started a Question and Answer section on our website. For any questions and advice contact us.
Email: MarkFaith@festivalartandbooks.com
With record prices being acheived on Tolkien first editions, it is more important than ever to have accurate advice. There is a lot of misinformation and “click bait” on the internet. In the last five years we have noticed a huge decline in accuracy and content under search and AI results for collecting Tolkien books. This is likely due to the AI and huge changes in how search engines work. Frankly, it is for the worse and changing technology will not make it better any time soon.
I also have 25 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 and new consignment items come on every week.
Our Inventory of rare books for sale
Items for sale are listed in our eBay and AbeBooks shops. We get discovered on these sites as they have millions of new monthly visits, but most of our sales are made direct by email/phone, saving you unnecessary site taxes and fees. I can also meet up with you in person to show you our more expensive books. I hand-deliver valuable books all over the world. I have always had 100% positive feedback. As a specialist, I have to get it right, every time, for every customer or I would be out of business by now. My time in the business is my authenticty and reputation. If you see something you want for sale in our shops, contact us directly for the best price.
No. 1 Shop for Rare and Collectible Tolkien Books