A few examples of appraisal values for
MIDDLE EARTH

• (4) J.R.R. TOLKIEN THE HOBBIT &
  (4) J.R.R. TOLKIEN THE HOBBIT & LORD OF THE RINGS(lot of 4) Books: "The Hobbit or There and Back Again" and "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, J.R.R. Tolkien, each with gilt embossed spine and cover, (one) with illustrations by the author, Houghton Mifflin Company, largest: approx 9.25"h, 7"w **Provenance: A Sarasota, Florida estate**
• TOLKIEN J. R. The Hobbit; or
  TOLKIEN J. R. The Hobbit; or There and Back Again. Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin 1938. 8vo original blue-lettered cloth pictorial map endpapers. Illustrated with four color plates and nine black and white illustrations. First American edition. Light soiling to cloth; spine sunned; spine ends bumped and lightly frayed; bookseller's sticker to rear pastedown.
• J. R. Tolkein - ''The Lord of the
  J. R. Tolkein - ''The Lord of the Rings'' three volumes published by The Folio Society London 1977 (three green cloth bound volumes with slip case for same) and a quantity of Folio Society volumes various (most with slip cases- two boxes)
• Large map of the Middle East 1764
  Large map of the Middle East 1764 titled "Orbis Romani" framed and matted. 27"x21"
• VINTAGE TERRESTRIAL
  VINTAGE TERRESTRIAL GLOBEpublished by Rand-McNally and Co., inscribed "Simplified and Indexed Physical-Political Globe"; metal, on cast metal base; Condition: a dent to Tasman Sea and New Zealand; several abrasions and areas of paint loss; 16 inches diameter; 24 inches high overall; Condition:
• Probably mid 19th century lacking
  Probably mid 19th century lacking signature the 1.5-inch terrestrial globe covered with 12-gore printed paper map surrounded by a series of seven interlocking printed paper-covered wooden armillary rings representing the circles of the heavens including equinoctial line and Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn intersected by polar colures representing solstices and equinoxes full-meridian marked with degrees of elevation at the North and South poles and climates according to month and horizon band showing the Gregorian and Zodiacal calendars over two half-rings printed with latitudes and longitudes of major cities on a turned ebonized wood stand 18.5'' H x 12'' Dia.
• LORD OF THE RINGS MINIATURES BY
  LORD OF THE RINGS MINIATURES BY GRENADIERAndrew Chernak (Pennsylvania 1950-) John Dennett (Pennsylvania 1956-) for Grenadier Models (USA/UK 1985-1996). 3 boxes of metal miniatures licensed from the Tolkien Estate. Fellowship of the Ring 7501 complete with unpainted miniatures, foam insert and paperwork. Some staining to box on top. Small dents and rips to top of box. Sauron's Dark Ones 7502 complete with unpainted miniatures, foam insert and paperwork. Some staining to box on top. Small dents and rips to top of box. Shelob's Lair 7503 complete with unpainted miniatures, foam insert and paperwork. Some staining to box on top. Small dents and rips to top of box.
• THREE ENGRAVED VIEWS OF THE
  THREE ENGRAVED VIEWS OF THE MIDDLE EAST, FRAMED: 11-3/4 X 13-1/2 INThree Engraved Views of the Middle East, Framed: 11-3/4 x 13-1/2 in
• ANCIENT POTTERY - Twelve Ancient
  ANCIENT POTTERY - Twelve Ancient Middle-Eastern Terra Cotta Pinch Grease Lamps all found in Israel from the private collection of Gen. Moshe Dayan nine are signed by him dating them from 880 BC to 2000 BC giving locations of Hebron Geser Sharon B
• TOLKIEN J. R. Four Easton Press
  TOLKIEN J. R. Four Easton Press editions uniformly bound in green gilt lettered morocco. Norwalk CT: Easton Press (1965-1966). Comprising The Return of the King (1965). Second edition. The Two Towers (1965). Second edition. The Fellowship of the Ring (1965). Second edition. The Hobbit (1966).
• TOLKIEN J. R. Three first U.S.
  TOLKIEN J. R. Three first U.S. editions. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954. The Two Towers 1955. The Return of the King 1956. 8vo uniformly bound in gilt-lettered blue cloth. Color fold-out maps to all vols. Fading to cloth; ends bumped; evidence of bookplate removal from f.f.e.p. all vols.
• A photograph album circa 1930's
  A photograph album circa 1930's with about forty Middle Eastern scenes including Jerusalem and Palestine.
• J.R.R. TOLKIEN, LORD OF THE
  J.R.R. TOLKIEN, LORD OF THE RINGS, 1965 BOXED SET Ballantine Books, 1st authorized edition, 2nd printing of The Fellowship of the Ring and 1st printings of The Two Towers and The Return of the King, in green slipcase with worn $2.85 price sticker, 7.25"h x 2.75"w x 4.25"d (overall)
• Tolkien (JRR) The Fellowship of the
  Tolkien (JRR) The Fellowship of the Ring, seventh impression October 1957; The Two Towers, fifth impression 1957; The Return of the King, third impression January 1957, all with dust wrappers
• (MIDDLE EAST) A group of two leaves
  (MIDDLE EAST) A group of two leaves from a Persian work of Natural History with depictions of exotic birds animals and flowers and ornate naturalistic borders. Gouache on paper. 14 x 9 inches each.
• MAP OF THE WORLD. Partially colored
  MAP OF THE WORLD. Partially colored map ''Engraved for Carey's Edition of Guthrie's Geography improved''. 14 3/4'' h. 19'' w. In a green painted frame. 15 3/4'' h. 20'' w.
• A framed map of Middlesex by J.
  A framed map of Middlesex by J. Gibson circa 1760 measuring approx. 11 x 7.5 cm.
• 2 THE LORD OF THE RINGS 1978 ONE
  2 THE LORD OF THE RINGS 1978 ONE SHEET POSTERS Two one sheet movie posters of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. A Saul Zaentz production. A Ralph Backshi film. #780108
• JEMEZ PUEBLO EARTHENWARE SEED
  JEMEZ PUEBLO EARTHENWARE SEED JARClara Gachupin, Walatown, Jemez N.M. The tapered bulbous body decorated with both color blocking in brown and tan within an upper and lower allover asymmetrical trellis. Height 6 in. Diameter 6.5 in. (Cond: good)
• A Middle Eastern Metal Bowl of
  A Middle Eastern Metal Bowl of squat baluster form having a band of calligraphic inscriptions at the rim. Diameter 7 1/2 inches.
• FRAGMENT OF GANDHARA BUDDHA
  FRAGMENT OF GANDHARA BUDDHA Bodhisattva Maitreya, Pakistan, 2nd-3rd c. AD, grey schist figure of the future Buddha, his face tranquil beneath an elaborate coiffure secured by a diadem with a stupa-shaped detail at the center, wearing intricate jewelry, fragment of arm and hand holding a lotus to left, portion of architectural column behind, roughly 8 1/2" tall. Condition as found.
• ANCIENT POTTERY - (3) Ancient
  ANCIENT POTTERY - (3) Ancient Middle-Eastern Terra Cotta Bowls or Jugs from the collection of Gen. Moshe Dayan all found in Israel including: Low footed bowl with flared rim (chipped) signed by Dayan and marked 'Arra BC 1500' 3'' tall 5 3/4'' diam; PL
• 1 vol. Tolkien, J.R.R. The
  1 vol. Tolkien, J.R.R. The Fellowship of The Ring. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1954. First American edition. 8vo, orig. gilt-lettered blue cloth; light wear, small area of back cover slightly affected by damp & slightly scuffed, d/j (minor edge wear, head of spine slightly chipped - no loss of printing, top of front joint rubbed - minor loss of design element, crescent-shaped dampstain to fore-edge portion of the bottom half of the back panel). Occasional minor staining to back bottom fore-edge, otherwise internally clean. Fold. map. Review copy with Houghton Mifflin card inserted. The first volume in The Lord of The Rings trilogy. ,200-
• MIDDLE EASTERN ARABIC TIN GLAZE
  MIDDLE EASTERN ARABIC TIN GLAZE EARTHENWARE PLATES Middle East,20th CenturySix plates with matching hand painted cobalt blue tendril design.
• David McCall Johnston (American
  David McCall Johnston (American 20th c.) three color lithographs "Around the World in Eighty Days" "A Journey to the Center of the Earth" and "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" each signed in panel sight 14 in. x 19 1/4 in. matted and framed alike.
• Middle Atlantic, New England Map
  Middle Atlantic, New England Map London, England, 18th century, \"A New and Accurate Map of New Jersey, Pensilvania [sic], New York and New England, with the adjacent Countri
• (MIDDLE EAST) A group of three
  (MIDDLE EAST) A group of three leaves from a Persian work of Natural History with depictions of exotic birds animals and flowers and ornate naturalistic borders. Gouache on paper. 14 x 9 inches each.
• THE HOBBIT ANNIVERSARY EDITION IN
  THE HOBBIT ANNIVERSARY EDITION IN SLIPCASEFeatured in this lot is this "Hobbit Anniversary Edition in Slipcase", 1966, J. R. R. Tolkien, publisher Houghton Mifflin Company. John Ronald Reuel Tolkien CBE FRSL was an English writer and philologist. He was the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. From 1925 to 1945, Tolkien was the Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon and a Fellow of Pembroke College, both at the University of Oxford. This "The Hobbit, or There And Back Again" anniversary edition features the original illustrations and design. This large work has the iconic original dustjacket design, as well as numerous colour illustrations. A rare and highly sought-after edition. This green textured leatherette bound illustrated gold and red gilt hardcover is in very fine condition, near new condition with runes and red highlights on front cover. Intact pages have marbled top, bottom and fore edges. Green slip case is in very nice condition, illustrated title label on cover. Measures in slip case 7"W x 9.5"L x 1.5"D approximately. Weight approximate 2lb
• A reconstituted stone figure of
  A reconstituted stone figure of an elf sitting on a toadstool 67cm (26.25") high
• MIDDLE EASTERN MIXED MEDIA PAINTING
  MIDDLE EASTERN MIXED MEDIA PAINTING Middle Eastern mixed media painting having figures being surrounded by musicians and attendants, presented in fine mosaic work frame with gold highlights; 9.5"H 7"W image, 15.5"H 13.5"W overall
• ROLE PLAYING GAMES DUNGEONS AND
  ROLE PLAYING GAMES DUNGEONS AND DRAGONSIron Crown Enterprises (Virginia 1980-1997) Middle-Earth Role Playing Game. Summer 1985 Catalogue. Campaign Law. Teeth of Mordor Fortresses of Middle Earth. Moria The Dwarven City. TSR (Wisconsin 1973-1997) Dungeon Masters Adventure Log. 1981 Catalogue. Advanced Dungeons and Dragons 2nd edition Catalogue. Games Workshop (United Kingdom 1975-) 1988 Catalogue. Ral Partha (Ohio 1975-1998) Two 1984 Catalogues. Bard Games (United States 1982-1989). The Complete Adventurer by Stephan Michael Sechi (United States 20th Century). The Complete Spell Caster by Stephen Michael Sechi and Vernie Taylor (United Sates 20th Century). Judges Guild (Illinois 1976-2008). F'dech Fo's Tomb by Scott Fulton (united States 20th Century). Flying Buffalo Inc. (Arizona 1970-2021) Treasure Vault.
• J.R.R. TOLKIEN GROUPING OF
  J.R.R. TOLKIEN GROUPING OF BOOKSJohn Ronald Reuel (South Africa 1892-1973) The Lord of the Rings slip cased 3 books. Houghton Mifflin Company Boston Second Edition 1965. The Fellowship of the Ring 6th Printing. Lacking dust jacket, wear to spine. The Two Towers 5th Printing. Dust jacket worn and torn. The Return of the King 5th Printing. Dust jacket split and torn. Slip case worn and rubbed on all edges. The Silmarillion 1977. Fist American Edition. Price clipped and jacket torn.
• A Middle Eastern Bronze Bowl of low
  A Middle Eastern Bronze Bowl of low form with inverted rim having incised calligraphy decoration to interior and exterior. Diameter 7 3/8 inches.
• EASTON PRESS (3) VOLS, J.R.R.
  EASTON PRESS (3) VOLS, J.R.R. TOLKIEN J. R. R. Tolkien, The Book of Lost Tales Parts One and Two; with, Unfinished Tales, The Easton Press Collector's Edition, 2003, 9"h x 6"w (each)
• Group of six maps of the Holy Lands
  Group of six maps of the Holy Lands four are 14.25"x18.5" and two are hand-colored 8"x10"
• LARGE MIDDLE EASTERN POTTERY
  LARGE MIDDLE EASTERN POTTERY PITHOS, POSSIBLY BETH-EL, ON METAL STANDLarge Middle Eastern Pottery Pithos, Possibly Beth-El, on Metal Stand