The Lost Road and Other Writings
A first UK edition, first impression of The Lost Road and Other Writings by J.R.R. Tolkien (Unwin Hyman, 1987) is worth about $342 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “First published in Great Britain by Unwin Hyman, an imprint of Unwin Hyman Limited, 1987” as the only printing statement.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$342
Valued from 5 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Fine | $393 |
| Near fine | $342 |
| Very good | $290 |
| Good | $246 |
| Fair | $205 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Lost Road and Other Writings.
✓ Copyright page: “First published in Great Britain by Unwin Hyman, an imprint of Unwin Hyman Limited, 1987” as the only printing statement
✓ Jacket spine: “UNWIN HYMAN” in gold letters at the foot, with no publisher’s logo
✓ Dust jacket: teal-blue, gold JRRT monogram, title centred above a large gold “5”, “The History of Middle-earth · Christopher Tolkien” at the top
✓ ISBN: 0-04-823349-8
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Lost Road and Other Writings is a first UK edition, first impression?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First published in Great Britain by Unwin Hyman, an imprint of Unwin Hyman Limited, 1987” as the only printing statement ✓ Jacket spine: “UNWIN HYMAN” in gold letters at the foot, with no publisher’s logo ✓ Dust jacket: teal-blue, gold JRRT monogram, title centred above a large gold “5”, “The History of Middle-earth · Christopher Tolkien” at the top ✓ ISBN: 0-04-823349-8 The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first UK edition, first impression of The Lost Road and Other Writings worth?
- $205–$393 unsigned, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of October 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.
- Can I sell my copy of The Lost Road and Other Writings?
- Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.
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