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John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (3 January 1892 – 2 September 1973) was an English philologist and academic best known for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. He profoundly influenced all speculative fiction, including science fiction subgenres. He received an International Fantasy Award in 1957 and a retrospective Locus Award for The Silmarillion.

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Original cover, cream-colored, parchment-textured background marked with faint graphite grid lines that form a central cross and a thin perimeter border. At the upper center, "THE LORD OF THE RINGS" is written in black hand-lettered Roman capitals, positioned above "PART I" in smaller capitals. Beneath this, "The Fellowship" is rendered in heavy, blackletter calligraphy, characterized by sharp serifs and curved flourishes on the capital "T" and "F". The primary visual element is a large, thick annulus colored in mustard yellow and inscribed with fine, cursive Tengwar script in black ink along its circumference. Within the negative space of this central ring, a stylized horizontal eye floats, defined by a red-outlined almond shape, a white sclera, and a vertical black pupil slit centered within a reddish iris. Rising from the top of the main ring, two stylized red flame shapes with tapering points curve outward and upward, flanking a smaller unadorned golden ring positioned at the apex. Below the central ring, the words "of the" are written in a small, lowercase serif font. Underneath, the word "Ring" appears in the same heavy blackletter style as the top title, featuring a prominent curved descender on the "R" and a looped tail on the "g". Flanking the word "Ring" are two smaller, plain mustard-yellow rings, one on the far left and one on the far right. At the bottom, the preposition "by" sits in small lowercase letters above "J.R.R. TOLKIEN," in black, serifed capitals.

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Innocent at Large by Poul Anderson and Karen Anderson

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RARE SPECIAL COLLECTORS EDITION of The Gods Themselves by Issac Asimov
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This rare Easton Press edition of Isaac Asimov's "The Gods Themselves" is a stunning volume from the "Masterpieces of Science Fiction" series, published in 1986. This collector's edition is distinguished by the artwork of Richard M. Powers, specifically three famous double-page color spreads that precede the novel's three distinct sections: "Against Stupidity," "The Gods Themselves," and "Contend in Vain." The text is complemented by an introduction by James Gunn and a dedication by Robert Silverburg. Bound in full leather, this copy features a hubbed spine and cover accented in 22k gold, displaying intricate geometric celestial motifs and bold typography. The binding is reinforced with smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints. The pages are printed on acid-neutral, archival paper and finished with gilded edges. This specific book comes from a private collection as a single-owner item. It has been strictly maintained in a dust-free bookcase within a controlled dry climate to ensure preservation. A pristine bookplate is included on the inside of the front cover. The condition is pristine, as new, and unread, representing a flawless example of this limited run. Every element, from the 22k gold stamping to the leather boards, remains in a perfect state, reflecting its careful storage history. This edition stands as a premium artifact for collectors of science fiction literature.

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Isaac Asimov (January 2, 1920 – April 6, 1992) a titan of the Golden Age, best known for the Foundation series and his Robot stories. He won multiple Hugo and Nebula awards for landmark works like "The Gods Themselves" and "Nightfall."

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