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Bêthberry · 11-23-2004, 08:41 AM

Those looking for some unique Tolkien items for the gift-giving season might want to consider several items available from the Bodleian Library gift catalogue. (The Bodleian is the main library of the University of Oxford, where Tolkien taught.) Proceeds from the sales benefit the library.

Two posters can be seenhere . However, the larger catalgue lists several other items which cannot be viewed online. And, since two to three weeks are needed for delivery after ordering the hardcopy catalogue, and December 1 is the deadline for ordering overseas, I thought I might describe some of the items here and list their order numbers.

First are two sets of Christmas cards with artwork by Tolkien. They are published by permission of the Tolkien Estate. The last items are a calender and journal.

1. Oxford Spires Sillouette, with a reindeer-drawn sleigh in the sky and a hand written "A merry christmas' along the bottom. The drawing is a detail from Father Christmas in the Goblin Caves 1932 (MS Tolkien drawing 57). Cards are approx 4 pounds sterling for a package of 10. order number CX0351

2. Polar Bear and Penguins, from a drawing Tolkien sent to his daughter Priscilla in 1940. This, too is part of the Father Christmas series of letters. The penguins have travelled to the North Pole to help Father Christmas and are seen imitating the bear's walk. The left border reads "Christmas 1940" while the right border reads "New Year 1941." This is delightfully whimsical without being sentimental. I think the cards read 'Season's Greetings'. (MS Tolkien drawings 83, folio 57) approx 4 pounds sterling for a pack of 10. Order # CX0392.

3. An 18-month full colour calendar to commemorate the 50th anniversary edition of LotR. I quote: " Featuring Tolkien's original watercolours and pen & ink drawings plus previously unpublished materials and a middle pull-out from The Book of Mazarbul." May features his painting of Fangorn Forest. approx 10 pounds sterling. Order # ST0893.

4. A twelve-month diary or journal for 2005, also to commemorate the 50th anniversar edition. Contains quotations, extractions, dates from Tolkien's life, 14 images and border details from Tolkien's art work. approx. 10 pounds sterling. Order # ST0891.

Ways to order:

Email: sales@bodley.ox.ac.uk

Phone: 01865 277091, 277216 or 277108 (from outside UK, +44 1865+)

Snailmail:
Bodleian Library Sales,
Broad Street,
Oxford, OX1 3BG, UK

~~Bethberry, your friendly neighbourhood Christmas elf~~

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Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	Those looking for some unique Tolkien items for the gift-giving season might want to consider several items available from the Bodleian Library gift catalogue. (The Bodleian is the main library of the University of Oxford, where Tolkien taught.) Proceeds from the sales benefit the library. Two posters can be seenhere . However, the larger catalgue lists several other items which cannot be viewed online. And, since two to three weeks are needed for delivery after ordering the hardcopy catalogue, and December 1 is the deadline for ordering overseas, I thought I might describe some of the items here and list their order numbers. First are two sets of Christmas cards with artwork by Tolkien. They are published by permission of the Tolkien Estate. The last items are a calender and journal. 1. Oxford Spires Sillouette, with a reindeer-drawn sleigh in the sky and a hand written "A merry christmas' along the bottom. The drawing is a detail from Father Christmas in the Goblin Caves 1932 (MS Tolkien drawing 57). Cards are approx 4 pounds sterling for a package of 10. order number CX0351 2. Polar Bear and Penguins, from a drawing Tolkien sent to his daughter Priscilla in 1940. This, too is part of the Father Christmas series of letters. The penguins have travelled to the North Pole to help Father Christmas and are seen imitating the bear's walk. The left border reads "Christmas 1940" while the right border reads "New Year 1941." This is delightfully whimsical without being sentimental. I think the cards read 'Season's Greetings'. (MS Tolkien drawings 83, folio 57) approx 4 pounds sterling for a pack of 10. Order # CX0392. 3. An 18-month full colour calendar to commemorate the 50th anniversary edition of LotR. I quote: " Featuring Tolkien's original watercolours and pen & ink drawings plus previously unpublished materials and a middle pull-out from The Book of Mazarbul." May features his painting of Fangorn Forest. approx 10 pounds sterling. Order # ST0893. 4. A twelve-month diary or journal for 2005, also to commemorate the 50th anniversar edition. Contains quotations, extractions, dates from Tolkien's life, 14 images and border details from Tolkien's art work. approx. 10 pounds sterling. Order # ST0891. Ways to order: Email: sales@bodley.ox.ac.uk Phone: 01865 277091, 277216 or 277108 (from outside UK, +44 1865+) Snailmail: Bodleian Library Sales, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BG, UK ~~Bethberry, your friendly neighbourhood Christmas elf~~ __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away. Last edited by Bêthberry; 11-23-2004 at 09:09 AM.