The Book of Lost Tales, Part One First Edition
A first UK edition, first impression of The Book of Lost Tales, Part One by J.R.R. Tolkien (George Allen & Unwin, 1983) is worth about $481 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page: The Book of Lost Tales, Part I; London: George Allen & Unwin, 1983.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$481
Valued from 3 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Near fine | $481 |
| Very good | $409 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Book of Lost Tales, Part One.
✓ Title page: The Book of Lost Tales, Part I; London: George Allen & Unwin, 1983
✓ Copyright page: the single publication-history statement “First published in 1983”
✓ Dust jacket: navy blue with Tolkien’s gold monogram, gold border, and the numeral 1 on the front
✓ Binding: blue cloth with gilt spine lettering
✓ Price: £12.50 on the publisher’s sticker at the foot of the front flap (unclipped); the price alone does not prove a first impression
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Book of Lost Tales, Part One is a first UK edition, first impression?
- ✓ Title page: The Book of Lost Tales, Part I; London: George Allen & Unwin, 1983 ✓ Copyright page: the single publication-history statement “First published in 1983” ✓ Dust jacket: navy blue with Tolkien’s gold monogram, gold border, and the numeral 1 on the front ✓ Binding: blue cloth with gilt spine lettering ✓ Price: £12.50 on the publisher’s sticker at the foot of the front flap (unclipped); the price alone does… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first UK edition, first impression of The Book of Lost Tales, Part One worth?
- $409–$481 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 Book of Lost Tales, Part One?
- 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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