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Lalwendë · 09-06-2008, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by narfforc

Hi Lal, I have rescued quite a few from second-hand/charity shops. The last copy I bought was a paperback special limited edition for The Cannes Film Festival 2001, I got that from Barnado's for £2. My earliest editions are Second/Fourth Impression 1969, however I have the 1968 (First time in one volume) Hardback and Paperback. My earliest Hobbit is 1959. If I see any Tolkien book in a Charity shop, I rescue it. If I already have it then I give it away to friend.

P.S The Lord of the Grins is finished.

Early editions of The Hobbit are rare as hen's teeth. davem keeps looking for them but they're very expensive. I think our earliest ones are 70s ones! By the way, try Southport for 2nd hand bookshops and charity shops, there are loads of them.

I hope you kept the Barrywhite in....

Groin Redbeard · 09-06-2008, 06:39 PM

When I think of the History of Middle Earth every time I type, or write, the words home.

Thinlómien · 11-24-2008, 12:25 PM

There must be at least one LotR-obsessed person in your house if the following dialogue can occur:

Mum: "Whose Bible is on the sofa?"
Me: "Bible..? I haven't been reading the Bible, for sure, and I don't think Greenie* has either."
Mum: *appears at my doorstep grinning amusedly and holding my very old and dear copy of LotR*

I think that was pretty amusing.

My mum is lovely.

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(*I obviously used her real name of her, though...

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Groin Redbeard · 11-24-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

There must be at least one LotR-obsessed person in your house if the following dialogue can occur:

Mum: "Whose Bible is on the sofa?"
Me: "Bible..? I haven't been reading the Bible, for sure, and I don't think Greenie* has either."
Mum: *appears at my doorstep grinning amusedly and holding my very old and dear copy of LotR*

Although I wouldn't go as far as to say that it is the Holy Scripture, it is certainly an important book. More in some houses than others as it seems!

Legate of Amon Lanc · 11-24-2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

There must be at least one LotR-obsessed person in your house if the following dialogue can occur:

Mum: "Whose Bible is on the sofa?"
Me: "Bible..? I haven't been reading the Bible, for sure, and I don't think Greenie* has either."
Mum: *appears at my doorstep grinning amusedly and holding my very old and dear copy of LotR*

I think that was pretty amusing.

My mum is lovely.

----
(*I obviously used her real name of her, though...)

Your mum has incredibly great sense of humour

09-06-2008, 06:39 PM	#2
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	When I think of the History of Middle Earth every time I type, or write, the words home. __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

11-24-2008, 12:25 PM	#3
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	There must be at least one LotR-obsessed person in your house if the following dialogue can occur: Mum: "Whose Bible is on the sofa?" Me: "Bible..? I haven't been reading the Bible, for sure, and I don't think Greenie* has either." Mum: appears at my doorstep grinning amusedly and holding my very old and dear copy of LotR I think that was pretty amusing. My mum is lovely. ---- (I obviously used her real name of her, though... ) __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris*