Andrew Ferguson
@trotter.tolkienguide.com
Andrew Ferguson - UK #Tolkien and #Hobbit book collecting expert, moderator (Trotter) on http://tolkienguide.com and host on TCG YouTube http://bit.ly/39FRXWV
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Andrew Ferguson
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· Dec 12
In the other place, I used to post images of my #Tolkien collection, decided to set myself a challenge and post one image a day of an item from my Tolkien collection for each day of 2025 on bSky, 365 in total, starting January 1st 😰
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#OnThisDay in 1969, #Tolkien writes to Michael Tolkien.
Tolkien wishes he had an 'elven' grammar and vocabulary.
Tolkien wishes he had an 'elven' grammar and vocabulary.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Michael Tolkien
Tolkien wishes he had an 'elven' grammar and vocabulary.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1969, #Tolkien writes to Michael Tolkien.
Tolkien wishes he had an 'elven' grammar and vocabulary.
Tolkien wishes he had an 'elven' grammar and vocabulary.
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#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to Professor [Harry C.] Bauer.
Professor Bauer had written asking Tolkien about Sinclair Lewis's Babbitt. Tolkien wonders if the name had some influence on the invention of 'hobbit'. The letter was discussed in detail by John D. Rateliff in two blog (1/2)
Professor Bauer had written asking Tolkien about Sinclair Lewis's Babbitt. Tolkien wonders if the name had some influence on the invention of 'hobbit'. The letter was discussed in detail by John D. Rateliff in two blog (1/2)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Professor Bauer
Professor Bauer had written asking Tolkien about Sinclair Lewis's Babbitt. Tolkien wonders if the name had some influence on the invention of &apos...
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November 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to Professor [Harry C.] Bauer.
Professor Bauer had written asking Tolkien about Sinclair Lewis's Babbitt. Tolkien wonders if the name had some influence on the invention of 'hobbit'. The letter was discussed in detail by John D. Rateliff in two blog (1/2)
Professor Bauer had written asking Tolkien about Sinclair Lewis's Babbitt. Tolkien wonders if the name had some influence on the invention of 'hobbit'. The letter was discussed in detail by John D. Rateliff in two blog (1/2)
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We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after #Tolkien”.
Alastair Moore will be performing the roles of Dori, Tom and 4th Elf.
Coming 2026
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#hobbit #middleearth #mirkwood #elves #troll
Alastair Moore will be performing the roles of Dori, Tom and 4th Elf.
Coming 2026
www.volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth #mirkwood #elves #troll
November 24, 2025 at 8:04 AM
We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after #Tolkien”.
Alastair Moore will be performing the roles of Dori, Tom and 4th Elf.
Coming 2026
www.volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth #mirkwood #elves #troll
Alastair Moore will be performing the roles of Dori, Tom and 4th Elf.
Coming 2026
www.volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth #mirkwood #elves #troll
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On this day in 1962: The Adventures of Tom Bombadil was first published.
This poetry collection by J.R.R. #Tolkien includes 16 poems which are presented as inventions by hobbits. They include: The Man-in-the-Moon Stayed Up Too Late, The Mewlips, Oliphaunt, and The Last Ship. ##BookSky
This poetry collection by J.R.R. #Tolkien includes 16 poems which are presented as inventions by hobbits. They include: The Man-in-the-Moon Stayed Up Too Late, The Mewlips, Oliphaunt, and The Last Ship. ##BookSky
November 22, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1946, #Tolkien writes to Philip Unwin.
In reply to Philip Unwin's letter, #TCGLetter2528, Tolkien remarks that he would prefer not to be associated with advertising.
In reply to Philip Unwin's letter, #TCGLetter2528, Tolkien remarks that he would prefer not to be associated with advertising.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Philip Unwin
In reply to Philip Unwin's letter, #TCGLetter2528, Tolkien remarks that he would prefer not to be associated with advertising.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1946, #Tolkien writes to Philip Unwin.
In reply to Philip Unwin's letter, #TCGLetter2528, Tolkien remarks that he would prefer not to be associated with advertising.
In reply to Philip Unwin's letter, #TCGLetter2528, Tolkien remarks that he would prefer not to be associated with advertising.
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#OnThisDay in 1954, #Tolkien writes to Miss Perry.
Tolkien replies to Miss Perry, who had sent Tolkien a favourable review of The Lord of the Rings. He was very pleased and discusses it along with other publications. He likens The Lord of the Rings to The Battle of Maldon. He also makes (1/2)
Tolkien replies to Miss Perry, who had sent Tolkien a favourable review of The Lord of the Rings. He was very pleased and discusses it along with other publications. He likens The Lord of the Rings to The Battle of Maldon. He also makes (1/2)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Miss Perry
Tolkien replies to Miss Perry, who had sent Tolkien a favourable review of The Lord of the Rings. He was very pleased and discusses it along with other ...
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November 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1954, #Tolkien writes to Miss Perry.
Tolkien replies to Miss Perry, who had sent Tolkien a favourable review of The Lord of the Rings. He was very pleased and discusses it along with other publications. He likens The Lord of the Rings to The Battle of Maldon. He also makes (1/2)
Tolkien replies to Miss Perry, who had sent Tolkien a favourable review of The Lord of the Rings. He was very pleased and discusses it along with other publications. He likens The Lord of the Rings to The Battle of Maldon. He also makes (1/2)
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I think this has to be the best auction lot ever:
J R R #Tolkien owned this desk. Just imagine the #Writing he did here, the imagining he did, as Middle Earth came into existence.
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J R R #Tolkien owned this desk. Just imagine the #Writing he did here, the imagining he did, as Middle Earth came into existence.
www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I think this has to be the best auction lot ever:
J R R #Tolkien owned this desk. Just imagine the #Writing he did here, the imagining he did, as Middle Earth came into existence.
www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6...
J R R #Tolkien owned this desk. Just imagine the #Writing he did here, the imagining he did, as Middle Earth came into existence.
www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6...
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#OnThisDay in 1948, #Tolkien writes to Ronald Eames.
In reply to Eames' letter, #TCGLetter2695, Tolkien replies, remarking that Baynes is on the right track with her choices of subjects for Farmer Giles of Ham.
In reply to Eames' letter, #TCGLetter2695, Tolkien replies, remarking that Baynes is on the right track with her choices of subjects for Farmer Giles of Ham.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
In reply to Eames' letter, #TCGLetter2695, Tolkien replies, remarking that Baynes is on the right track with her choices of subjects for Farmer Gil...
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November 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1948, #Tolkien writes to Ronald Eames.
In reply to Eames' letter, #TCGLetter2695, Tolkien replies, remarking that Baynes is on the right track with her choices of subjects for Farmer Giles of Ham.
In reply to Eames' letter, #TCGLetter2695, Tolkien replies, remarking that Baynes is on the right track with her choices of subjects for Farmer Giles of Ham.
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En route pour pour fêter le 101e anniversaire de #Christopher Tolkien
November 21, 2025 at 8:36 AM
En route pour pour fêter le 101e anniversaire de #Christopher Tolkien
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#OnThisDay in 1912, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Wiseman.
The contents of this letter are unknown, but John Garth, in Tolkien and the Great War notes this letter as an example of the nicknames the TCBS used for one another.
The contents of this letter are unknown, but John Garth, in Tolkien and the Great War notes this letter as an example of the nicknames the TCBS used for one another.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Christopher Wiseman
The contents of this letter are unknown, but John Garth, in Tolkien and the Great War notes this letter as an example of the nicknames the TCBS used for...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1912, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Wiseman.
The contents of this letter are unknown, but John Garth, in Tolkien and the Great War notes this letter as an example of the nicknames the TCBS used for one another.
The contents of this letter are unknown, but John Garth, in Tolkien and the Great War notes this letter as an example of the nicknames the TCBS used for one another.
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On around this day in First Age 495: Tuor, guided by Voronwë, passes through the Seven Gates and reaches Gondolin. He delivers a message from Ulmo to King Turgin that the Elves should leave Gondolin. They do not.
Image: Tuor Reaches the Hidden City of Gondolin by Ted Nasmith #Tolkien #BookSky
Image: Tuor Reaches the Hidden City of Gondolin by Ted Nasmith #Tolkien #BookSky
November 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien
Emma Mary Llewellyn will be performing the roles of Landroval and 2nd Spider.
Coming 2026
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#hobbit #middleearth #eagle #mirkwood
Emma Mary Llewellyn will be performing the roles of Landroval and 2nd Spider.
Coming 2026
www.volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth #eagle #mirkwood
November 20, 2025 at 8:12 AM
We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien
Emma Mary Llewellyn will be performing the roles of Landroval and 2nd Spider.
Coming 2026
www.volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth #eagle #mirkwood
Emma Mary Llewellyn will be performing the roles of Landroval and 2nd Spider.
Coming 2026
www.volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth #eagle #mirkwood
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#OnThisDay in 1968, #Tolkien writes to Mrs. Ogden.
Tolkien discusses a recent leg injury and the kindness he received while in the hospital.
Tolkien discusses a recent leg injury and the kindness he received while in the hospital.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Mrs. Ogden
Tolkien discusses a recent leg injury and the kindness he received while in the hospital.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1968, #Tolkien writes to Mrs. Ogden.
Tolkien discusses a recent leg injury and the kindness he received while in the hospital.
Tolkien discusses a recent leg injury and the kindness he received while in the hospital.
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#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to Donald Swann.
Tolkien invites the Swanns on the 20th December. They might be able to borrow the piano at a neighbour's house. He writes about melody. He discusses an interesting etymological puzzle in the book The Bloody Wood by Michael Innes (pen (1/2)
Tolkien invites the Swanns on the 20th December. They might be able to borrow the piano at a neighbour's house. He writes about melody. He discusses an interesting etymological puzzle in the book The Bloody Wood by Michael Innes (pen (1/2)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Donald Swann
Tolkien invites the Swanns on the 20th December. They might be able to borrow the piano at a neighbour's house. He writes about melody. He discusse...
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November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1966, #Tolkien writes to Donald Swann.
Tolkien invites the Swanns on the 20th December. They might be able to borrow the piano at a neighbour's house. He writes about melody. He discusses an interesting etymological puzzle in the book The Bloody Wood by Michael Innes (pen (1/2)
Tolkien invites the Swanns on the 20th December. They might be able to borrow the piano at a neighbour's house. He writes about melody. He discusses an interesting etymological puzzle in the book The Bloody Wood by Michael Innes (pen (1/2)
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1.Thread for the evening. Given that #Tolkien was a brilliant professor, it should be no surprise that there is almost no end to what what can learn from him. He was a man who thought more deeply on many subjects than is, perhaps, common and he brought a high heart and mind to this. For example...
November 19, 2025 at 1:34 AM
1.Thread for the evening. Given that #Tolkien was a brilliant professor, it should be no surprise that there is almost no end to what what can learn from him. He was a man who thought more deeply on many subjects than is, perhaps, common and he brought a high heart and mind to this. For example...
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Another edition of the Roving Ranger has just been sent to its subscribers.
Including:
Another desk of Tolkien's up for auction; Bovadium Fragments in Oxford politics; tons of calendars; wrong hotel bedroom for the Miramar; Goldilocks' Easter Egg; Vatican vs. Palantir; and more...
Including:
Another desk of Tolkien's up for auction; Bovadium Fragments in Oxford politics; tons of calendars; wrong hotel bedroom for the Miramar; Goldilocks' Easter Egg; Vatican vs. Palantir; and more...
The One hundred and sixty-third Roving Ranger
The Roving Ranger #163 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last week and the weeks upcoming, curated by the Tolkienist.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Another edition of the Roving Ranger has just been sent to its subscribers.
Including:
Another desk of Tolkien's up for auction; Bovadium Fragments in Oxford politics; tons of calendars; wrong hotel bedroom for the Miramar; Goldilocks' Easter Egg; Vatican vs. Palantir; and more...
Including:
Another desk of Tolkien's up for auction; Bovadium Fragments in Oxford politics; tons of calendars; wrong hotel bedroom for the Miramar; Goldilocks' Easter Egg; Vatican vs. Palantir; and more...
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Major new features on Search HoMe.
You can now search P-texts from Volumes 4, 5, and 12;
and can now export search results as CSV.
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You can now search P-texts from Volumes 4, 5, and 12;
and can now export search results as CSV.
home.digitaltolkien.com/search/
Search HoMe | HoMe Base
Look up the citation reference for a passage or see the distribution of terms and phrases
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November 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Major new features on Search HoMe.
You can now search P-texts from Volumes 4, 5, and 12;
and can now export search results as CSV.
home.digitaltolkien.com/search/
You can now search P-texts from Volumes 4, 5, and 12;
and can now export search results as CSV.
home.digitaltolkien.com/search/
New Unfinished Tales Collector's Edition coming out next year #Tolkien www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newb...
UK 2013 Collectors edition v 2022 Collector's editions
Special unjacketed hardback edition JRR Tolkien's legacy of shorter works that inhabit the realm of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silma...
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November 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
New Unfinished Tales Collector's Edition coming out next year #Tolkien www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newb...
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#OnThisDay in 1937, #Tolkien writes to C.V. Salmon.
Tolkien replies to Salmon of the BBC who had written asking about Tolkien's interest in a BBC Radio programme on Beowulf. Tolkien would be very interested in discussing such a broadcast and says that he can make himself available most (1/2)
Tolkien replies to Salmon of the BBC who had written asking about Tolkien's interest in a BBC Radio programme on Beowulf. Tolkien would be very interested in discussing such a broadcast and says that he can make himself available most (1/2)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to C.V. Salmon
Tolkien replies to Salmon of the BBC who had written asking about Tolkien's interest in a BBC Radio programme on Beowulf. Tolkien would be very int...
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November 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1937, #Tolkien writes to C.V. Salmon.
Tolkien replies to Salmon of the BBC who had written asking about Tolkien's interest in a BBC Radio programme on Beowulf. Tolkien would be very interested in discussing such a broadcast and says that he can make himself available most (1/2)
Tolkien replies to Salmon of the BBC who had written asking about Tolkien's interest in a BBC Radio programme on Beowulf. Tolkien would be very interested in discussing such a broadcast and says that he can make himself available most (1/2)
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Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Amy Ronald
Tolkien discusses his love of botany.
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November 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Parutions #Tolkien de... la semaine passée 📚
- The #Hobbit (VO), édition deluxe et illustrée par A. Lee (basée sur l'édition 70th de #LOTR), chez Harper Collins
- Le Retour du Roi, édition reliée et illustrée par A. Lee, chez Bourgois
- Le #SeigneurDesAnneaux, édition de poche intégrale, chez Folio
- The #Hobbit (VO), édition deluxe et illustrée par A. Lee (basée sur l'édition 70th de #LOTR), chez Harper Collins
- Le Retour du Roi, édition reliée et illustrée par A. Lee, chez Bourgois
- Le #SeigneurDesAnneaux, édition de poche intégrale, chez Folio
November 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Parutions #Tolkien de... la semaine passée 📚
- The #Hobbit (VO), édition deluxe et illustrée par A. Lee (basée sur l'édition 70th de #LOTR), chez Harper Collins
- Le Retour du Roi, édition reliée et illustrée par A. Lee, chez Bourgois
- Le #SeigneurDesAnneaux, édition de poche intégrale, chez Folio
- The #Hobbit (VO), édition deluxe et illustrée par A. Lee (basée sur l'édition 70th de #LOTR), chez Harper Collins
- Le Retour du Roi, édition reliée et illustrée par A. Lee, chez Bourgois
- Le #SeigneurDesAnneaux, édition de poche intégrale, chez Folio
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#OnThisDay in 1961, #Tolkien writes to Rayner Unwin.
Allen & Unwin agree to publish The Adventures of Tom Bombadil. Tolkien included version D3 of 'The Dragon's Visit'.
Allen & Unwin agree to publish The Adventures of Tom Bombadil. Tolkien included version D3 of 'The Dragon's Visit'.
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Rayner Unwin
Allen & Unwin agree to publish The Adventures of Tom Bombadil. Tolkien included version D3 of 'The Dragon's Visit'.
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November 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OnThisDay in 1961, #Tolkien writes to Rayner Unwin.
Allen & Unwin agree to publish The Adventures of Tom Bombadil. Tolkien included version D3 of 'The Dragon's Visit'.
Allen & Unwin agree to publish The Adventures of Tom Bombadil. Tolkien included version D3 of 'The Dragon's Visit'.
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Join us in a little over two hours for our live unboxing video of the latest limited edition boxed set of The Lord of the Rings. Did you order a set? Still on the fence? Want to vent about it in the comments? Join us!
Unboxing livestream of The Lord of the Rings: 70th Anniversary Deluxe (signed limited edition)
Join us at 10:30 AM PST Nov 14 2025 for a livestream unboxing of the 70th Anniversary Lord of the Rings boxed set. s://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06os5hv33...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Join us in a little over two hours for our live unboxing video of the latest limited edition boxed set of The Lord of the Rings. Did you order a set? Still on the fence? Want to vent about it in the comments? Join us!
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Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Amy Ronald
Amy sent Tolkien some Port and Sherry.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM