LOTR 25th Anniv Box Set: Value & Condition

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The discussion centers on the potential value of collectible editions of "The Lord of the Rings" and other notable books, such as Newton's "Principia Mathematica." Participants express skepticism about the worth of a 25th anniversary box set of LOTR, suggesting that eBay often dictates prices and that many editions are not rare due to high sales volumes. The conversation highlights the distinction between first editions and first printings, noting that true value often lies in the latter. A suggestion is made to consult a book appraisal expert for accurate valuations. An example is mentioned where a signed paperback of LOTR was appraised at $10,000, indicating that signed copies or limited printings may hold significant value. Overall, the consensus leans towards the idea that unless a book is part of a limited run, it is unlikely to be worth much.
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lets say I had a 25th anniversary box set of LOTR in mint condition, would they be worth anything?
 
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See if someone is selling that set on eBay. These days, eBay sets the price.
 
Probably not.
I've got a mint first edition of Newton's "Principia Mathematica", and that is hardly worth anything.
 
arildno said:
Probably not.
I've got a mint first edition of Newton's "Principia Mathematica", and that is hardly worth anything.


The Latin one? I might give you 25 bucks for it.
 
selfAdjoint said:
The Latin one? I might give you 25 bucks for it.
I'll think about it.
 
can anyone find the 50th anniversary for sale from an actual bookstore, (online). It's the blue hardcover leatherbound edition
 
arildno said:
Probably not.
I've got a mint first edition of Newton's "Principia Mathematica", and that is hardly worth anything.
Ooooh :-p

By first edition you mean printed in 1687?
 
From what I have learned from my in-laws who are collectors/antiquers, the only real valued books are first run printings. You can have a first edition, but not a first printing. It gets tricky. There are people who specialize in book appraisal. You might try to hunt one down on-line and see if they can give you a rough ball park figure.
 
lol, i don't think a first edition is is my price range :P
 
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Unless this was a very limited printing, I doubt it. LOTR has simply sold too many copies and it's hard to believe that any edition is all that rare unless the publisher intentionally made it that way.
 
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loseyourname said:
Unless this was a very limited printing, I doubt it. LOTR has simply sold too many copies and it's hard to believe that any edition is all that rare unless the publisher intentionally made it that way.

http://www.oddvolumesunited.com/appraisals.html

Again, I think you need to look around. Look at the very top in bold:
Another lucky book owner found his signed paperback Tolkien - "The Lord of the Rings" appraised at $10,000. Do you own a book treasure?
Granted, this was signed, but a first printing might be valuable as well.

I have no idea if they are legit, but how can you turn down such a thoughtful looking individual?

http://www.oddvolumesunited.com/art/appraise.gif
 

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