The Father Christmas Letters

J. R. R. Tolkien · George Allen & Unwin, 1976 · First edition, first impression

A first edition, first impression of The Father Christmas Letters by J. R. R. Tolkien (George Allen & Unwin, 1976) is worth about $345 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “First published in 1976” with © George Allen & Unwin (Publishers) Ltd 1976, and no impression line.

Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$345

Valued from 9 recorded sales in the last 12 months.

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How to identify this edition

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How do I know if my copy of The Father Christmas Letters is a first edition, first impression?

✓ Copyright page: “First published in 1976” with © George Allen & Unwin (Publishers) Ltd 1976, and no impression line ✓ Title page: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, London at the foot, “Edited by Baillie Tolkien” ✓ Binding: pictorial laminated boards, Tolkien’s colour illustration on the front, quarto The identification points above show each one.

How much is a first edition, first impression of The Father Christmas Letters worth?

$140–$345 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 Father Christmas Letters?

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