About this book
Near fine book except for line indentation on front cover (only visible at certain angle) and minor bump to one corner (see photos) in fine slipcase, unread. Additional signed illustration at the front free endpaper is a September 11th commemorative image depicting a bald eagle, the American flag, a firefighter, the paramedic symbol and the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York. See photos of the actual book, slipcase and illustration for a detailed view of condition.
About this edition
Limited first edition. The edition is a monograph of the artwork of the The Brother Hildebrandt (Tim and Greg) illustrating the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, specifically their three calendars produced for Ballentine Books, from the Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, 1976-1978. Black cloth slipcase with gilt lettering and illustration on the front cover. Black cloth boards with with gilt lettering and ruling surrounding an embossed color illustration. Gilt lettering on the spine. Red ribbon marker. This is #699 from a limited edition of 1000 copies, hand-numbered and signed by the brothers on the colophon.
G. Hildebrandt Jr (text)
Art of G. and T. Hildebrandt
Watson-Guptill Publications
Limited first edition, 2001
ISBN 0-82305124-2
Hardback in slipcase
With 9/11 signed drawing
NF / F
LOTR Arts collection
G. Hildebrandt Jr (text)
Art of G. and T. Hildebrandt
Watson-Guptill Publications
Limited first edition, 2001
ISBN 0-82305124-2
Hardback in slipcase
With 9/11 signed drawing
NF / F
LOTR Arts collection
About this book
Near fine book except for line indentation on front cover (only visible at certain angle) and minor bump to one corner (see photos) in fine slipcase, unread. Additional signed illustration at the front free endpaper is a September 11th commemorative image depicting a bald eagle, the American flag, a firefighter, the paramedic symbol and the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York. See photos of the actual book, slipcase and illustration for a detailed view of condition.
About this edition
Limited first edition. The edition is a monograph of the artwork of the The Brother Hildebrandt (Tim and Greg) illustrating the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, specifically their three calendars produced for Ballentine Books, from the Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, 1976-1978. Black cloth slipcase with gilt lettering and illustration on the front cover. Black cloth boards with with gilt lettering and ruling surrounding an embossed color illustration. Gilt lettering on the spine. Red ribbon marker. This is #699 from a limited edition of 1000 copies, hand-numbered and signed by the brothers on the colophon.