Farmer Giles of Ham, The Rise and Wonderful Adventures of Farmer Giles, 7th impression from 1970.
Farmer Giles of Ham, The Rise and Wonderful Adventures of Farmer Giles, Lord of Tame, Count of Worminghall and King of the Little Kingdom, by J.R.R. Tolkien.
This is his second major published work, preceded only by the Hobbit.
Originally published in 1949, this is the seventh impression of the 1st Edition, published by Allen & Unwin, in 1970.
A Fine book with original dustjacket (priceclipped) in fine condition. Little loss at the top border, else near fine.
The dustjacket is price clipped. The book has no writing, except for a gift inscription and a previous owner name Peter in pencil.
The textblock is clean, bright and tight, without any foxing, top edge slightly dusty.
A little bump to the spine, also visible on the dustjacket.
Two color plates by Pauline Baynes, as well as being illustrated on almost every page with her line drawings.
Highly collectable, this is a very nice copy for any Tolkien fans collection.
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