A Tolkien Bestiary

First Edition, First Printing (1979). Fine in a fine dust jacket with only the slightest edgewear. Recognized as the definitive scholarly collection of the beasts, monsters, races, nations, deities, fauna, and flora of Tolkien's Middle-earth and the Undying Lands. Profusely illustrated throughout in color bold and rich black and white art. Brought to life by an array of artists including Ian Miller, Michael Foreman, Allan Curless, Lidia Postma, John Blanche, Pauline Martin, Sue Porter, Linda Garland, Jaroslav Bradac, and Victor Ambrus. Wonderfully clean and bright copy. Scarce in this condition, especially with the fine, unfaded dust jacket. Quarto. 8.5 x 11" 287 pp.  A must for the Tolkien fan.