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Typed Letter Signed [TLS] introducing The Lord of the Rings by TOLKIEN, J.R.R.

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Title: Typed Letter Signed [TLS] introducing The Lord of the Rings
Author: TOLKIEN, J.R.R.
Seller: The Manhattan Rare Book Company (United States)
Condition: Very Good
Description: Oxford: np, 1953. First edition. custom folder. Very Good. EIGHT MONTHS BEFORE PUBLICATION, TOLKIEN ANXIOUSLY INTRODUCES HIS MASTERPIECE, THE LORD OF THE RINGS, TO A FAN OF THE HOBBIT. Tolkien had begun work on The Lord of the Rings in December of 1937 and by early 1950, after over twelve years of labor, the writing was essentially complete. The road to publication, however, was not an easy one, for Tolkien feared his book would have difficulty finding an audience. In February, 1950, he wrote about his concerns to his publisher (Allen & Unwin): "My work has escaped from my control and I have produced a monster: an immensely long, complex, rather bitter, and rather terrifying romance, quite unfit for children (if fit for anybody)." (Carpenter, 213). Tolkien's admission that he had produced a "monster" turned out to be prescient, for seeing the book through publication proved to be a challenge for both him and his publisher and three years after completion, the first volume (The Fellowship of the Rings) was still not in print. At the time of the present letter - December 2, 1953 - publication finally seemed imminent, and Tolkien was understandably nervous. Writing to Mrs. F.L. Perry, a fan of The Hobbit, he explains the delays in publication (it was supposed to be published by Christmas, 1953), worries that the book will be too long and expensive to reach a wide audience, introduces the world of The Lord of the Rings and expresses his hopes that she will like the book despite humbly worrying that it is filled with too much history, geography, and genealogy. His was right to be concerned about further delays in publication - the first edition of The Fellowship of the Ring wouldn't actually appear until July 29, 1954 - but of course his other major concern - that the book would not find an audience - was wildly misguided. The letter reads in full: December 2nd, 1953 Dear Mrs. Perry, Thank you very much for your letter, and kind words. All I can say is that, if you have so much enjoyed The Hobbit, then at least you will not be disappointed with The Lord of the Rings. Unfortunately, I have not only been crushingly busy this year, but also during October and November often ill, and certain adjuncts, necessary to publication, which only I can supply (e.g. maps) have been so long delayed that issue of Vol. I for Christmas, as planned, has become impossible. I hope it will appear early in 1954, and the next two vols. in quick succession. I am correcting the proofs of Vol. II at the moment. I do not know the price yet. Alas! Having put so much into this sequel, it has grown to such a large book that size and cost alone will, I fear, keep it out of many hands that would enjoy it. But I hear that the Americans are taking it up, after seeing an advance copy of Vol. I, and I am told that may make a larger issue and a rather lower price possible on the side of the Water. There is no more about Mirkwood or the northern countries, I am afraid; and the story moves away down the Great River to the kingdoms of the South. But there is a great deal of Ancient History and geography and genealogy in it: too much, I dare say, for all but the most devoted friends of Hobbits. I would send you some proof-copies, if I had any to spare, and if I did not think that you would enjoy it more, when it is complete, and has maps and appendices and all. But I hope very much that when at last you get it you will not be disappointed. It will take a very long time to read, even once, and even quickly! Yours sincerely, [signed] JRR Tolkien Typed Letter Signed ("J.R.R. Tolkien") to Mrs. F.L. Perry, two pages, on one half-sheet (both sides) of Tolkien's 76 Sandfield Road stationery. Center mailing fold, two tiny closed tears at extreme edges; generally fine. Housed in custom presentation folder. As far as we can tell, this letter is unpublished. References: Carpenter, Humphrey. J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2000.

Death Sentence (Original screenplay for the 2007 film) by Brian Garfield (novel); James Wan (director); Ian Mackenzie Jeffers (screenwriter); Kevin Bacon, Garrett Hedlund, Kelly Preston (starring)

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Title: Death Sentence (Original screenplay for the 2007 film)
Author: Brian Garfield (novel); James Wan (director); Ian Mackenzie Jeffers (screenwriter); Kevin Bacon, Garrett Hedlund, Kelly Preston (starring)
Seller: Royal Books (United States)
Description: Columbia, NC: HPE Rights, 2006. Shooting script for the 2007 neo-noir film. Based on the 1975 novel by Brian Garfield, the sequel to his 1972 novel "Death Wish." Kevin Bacon seeks revenge after seeing his son killed in a gang initiation. Set in Columbia, South Carolina, shot on location in Columbia, South Carolina, and Los Angeles. Front wrapper dated 8/11/06, noted as Shooting Script, with credits for screenwriter Ian Mackenzie Jeffers. 126 leaves, with last page of text numbered 106. Xerographic duplication, rectos only, with pink and yellow revision pages throughout, dated variously between 9/13/06 and 9/14/06. Pages Near Fine, bound with two gold brads. Grant US Neo-Noir.

A Guide to Purity in Cooking and Care of the Health. Contains Price List of Purity Products Consisting of Flavoring Extracts, Perfumes, Soaps, Toilet Articles, Remedies, Etc. Also Valuable Health Hints, Recipes and Miscellaneous Information... by Decatur Extract Company

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Title: A Guide to Purity in Cooking and Care of the Health. Contains Price List of Purity Products Consisting of Flavoring Extracts, Perfumes, Soaps, Toilet Articles, Remedies, Etc. Also Valuable Health Hints, Recipes and Miscellaneous Information...
Author: Decatur Extract Company
Seller: ZH BOOKS (United States)
Condition: Good
Description: Decatur, Illinois: Decatur Extract Co., 1903. First Edition. Good. First edition; 7 1/4 x 4 1/4; pp. [1], 2-59, [1]; speckled gray wrpas, printed and ruled in red and black; ilustrated with numerous drawings and woodcuts; small nicks to tips of spine; a few scattered spots to margins; thin strip of lower corner of back wrap excised; closed tear around staple to pp. 29-30; in good condition.The Decatur Extract Company, founded in 1897, would become known for the variety of food-, beauty-, and health-products, which were sold directly to customers through local agents and included fragrances, flavoring extracts, quack remedies, etc. The current publication, according to the company, was part reference book, part price list, and more. It gave details and prices on their wares, as well as a large section on thier quit-impressive premiums, which were given for free with their Purity Baking Powder and featured lamps, dinner sets, pocket books, and so on.

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Frank Lloyd Wright: Designs for an American Landscape 1922-1932 by Wright, Frank Lloyd

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Title: Frank Lloyd Wright: Designs for an American Landscape 1922-1932
Author: Wright, Frank Lloyd
Seller: James & Mary Laurie Booksellers (A.B.A.A.) (United States)
ISBN: 9780810939813
Condition: Fine
Description: New York: Harry Abrams in Association with the Canadian Centre for Architecture, Library of Congress and the FLW Foundation, 1996. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/fine. Preface by James Billington, Richard Carney and Phyllis Lambert. Introduction by Nicholas Olsberg.With 179 illustrations, including 93 plates in full color. Includes bibliographical references and index.

In Memory of Richard Blackwell, 1918 - 1980 by BLACKWELL, Nigel

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Title: In Memory of Richard Blackwell, 1918 - 1980
Author: BLACKWELL, Nigel
Seller: Riverrun Books & Manuscripts (United States)
Condition: A fine copy
Description: New York: Oxford University Press, 1984. A fine copy. 8vo (8.75 x 5.5 inches). 29 pages. Original cloth-backed boards with gilt monograph on upper cover. First edition.

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