This is a rare and collectible hardcover copy of "The Silmarillion" by J.R.R. Tolkien. This book is the first American edition, published in 1977 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. It has 365 pages and features a dust jacket, making it a special addition to any literary or fantasy collection. The book is written in English and is classified as a work of fiction, specifically a fantasy/epic genre. It has been printed multiple times and is now available in its 7th printing. The book also includes a map, making it a great gift for any book lover or Tolkien fan.