The Father Christmas Letters
A uS First Printing of The Father Christmas Letters by J. R. R. Tolkien (George Allen & Unwin, 1976) is worth about $22 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: “Boston, Houghton Mifflin Company 1976”, with © George Allen & Unwin (Publishers) Ltd 1976 below.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$22
Valued from 3 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Fine | $25 |
| Near fine | $22 |
| Very good | $19 |
| Good | $19 |
| Fair | $16 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Father Christmas Letters.
✓ Title page: “Boston, Houghton Mifflin Company 1976”, with © George Allen & Unwin (Publishers) Ltd 1976 below
✓ Dust jacket: same Tolkien artwork as the UK edition, Houghton Mifflin imprint
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Father Christmas Letters is a uS First Printing?
- ✓ Title page: “Boston, Houghton Mifflin Company 1976”, with © George Allen & Unwin (Publishers) Ltd 1976 below ✓ Dust jacket: same Tolkien artwork as the UK edition, Houghton Mifflin imprint The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a uS First Printing of The Father Christmas Letters worth?
- $16–$25 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?
- Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.
Selling a copy?
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