THE J. R. R. TOLKIEN COMPANION AND GUIDE: Volume One: Chronology; Volume Two: Reader's Guide.

First edition, first printings. Two volumes. Publisher's original black cloth with gilt (volume one) and silver (volume two) titles to the spine, in dustwrappers. A fine set, the bindings square and firm, the contents are clean throughout and without inscriptions or stamps. Complete with the fine dustwrappers which are free from fading, loss or tears. Housed in the near fine, lightly rubbed black cloth slipcase with gilt titles to the spine. Not price-clipped (£30.00 to the front flap of each volume).

A comprehensive reference to J. R. R. Tolkien's life and work, including extensive bibliographical details sourced from a variety of published and unpublished material, analysis of the 'Silmarillion' mythology, essays on his interests and thoughts on contemporary issues, checklists of his artwork and translations of his writings.