j.r.r. tolkein

no introduction necessary - whether beloved or reviled - a great influence - this ‘reader’ of particular interest as it contains ‘on fairy-stories’ - an essay on speculative fiction that will intrigue both fans of the genre and the oxford prof himself - also contains a fine essay by peter s. beagle - and ‘the homecoming of beorhtnoth beorhthem’s son’ - and ‘leaf by niggle’ - and ‘farmer giles of ham’ - and ‘the adventures of tom bombadil - this edition predates the ‘ballantine adult fantasy’ collection but can be considered a companion piece - beautiful cover and in-copy illustrations by the great pauline baynes

“the tolkein reader”

ballantine 1966. 1st. 12mo. vg. a very clean copy with a tiny chip on top right of cover and two small smudges on back cover.

$15