My used, out-of-print Tolkien books are in complete, very good or better condition. Some are already collectible as demand for Tolkien books is greater than ever. Learn more in our free Tolkien Collector’s Newsletter. Our rare books are already valuable and in investment condition, used, but finer than the average. Condition is everything to their value. The same older title in poor condition and without a dust jacket can be worthless.
‘Rare Tolkien books’ refers to first and early printings of the very first versions as they were the first time they were ever available to the public. They have never been out of print and have since been printed in many new editions over the decades. While these newer versions can be collectable, especially deluxe editions with smaller print runs, many are now hard to find. Tolkien book collecting is now so popular that any edition in any language is collected all over the world, not just in the English speaking world.