Poems and Stories
A first edition, first printing · deluxe boxed of Poems and Stories by J.R.R. Tolkien (George Allen & Unwin, 1980 · deluxe boxed edition) is worth about $398 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Binding: black cloth, spine lettered in gilt, “George Allen & Unwin” at the foot of the spine.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$398
Valued from 9 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Fine | $458 |
| Near fine | $398 |
| Very good | $338 |
| Good | $294 |
| Fair | $241 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Poems and Stories.
✓ Binding: black cloth, spine lettered in gilt, “George Allen & Unwin” at the foot of the spine
✓ Upper board: the “Tree of Amalion” design stamped in gilt and green
✓ Box: original black slipcase with a printed label “Poems and Stories · J.R.R. Tolkien · De Luxe Edition” on the lid, the book wrapped in glassine
✓ Publisher: George Allen & Unwin, London, 1980 (Hammond A16)
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Poems and Stories is a first edition, first printing · deluxe boxed?
- ✓ Binding: black cloth, spine lettered in gilt, “George Allen & Unwin” at the foot of the spine ✓ Upper board: the “Tree of Amalion” design stamped in gilt and green ✓ Box: original black slipcase with a printed label “Poems and Stories · J.R.R. Tolkien · De Luxe Edition” on the lid, the book wrapped in glassine ✓ Publisher: George Allen & Unwin, London, 1980 (Hammond A16) The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing · deluxe boxed of Poems and Stories worth?
- $241–$458 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 Poems and Stories?
- 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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