Description: The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, by J. R. R. Tolkien. London: George Allen & Unwin, 1962. First edition, first printing. Octavo. Publisher’s pictorial paper-covered boards, with a full-colour wraparound design illustrated by Pauline Baynes, in the original unclipped dustwrapper of the same design. Illustrated by Pauline Baynes in line and with full-page illustrations in black and orange. A near fine copy, lightest rubbing to head of the spine, a light bump to upper front corner and a neatly penned inscription dated August 1963 to upper-left corner of front paste-down. In a bright, very good dust wrapper showing price 13s 6d net to front flap, with a lightly tanned spine and extremities, and showing light nibbling to extremities; now placed in a removable, archival sleeve. The final book set in Middle-Earth to be published in Tolkien’s lifetime; in really lovely condition. Please consult all photos before purchasing to make sure you are happy with the condition of the book(s). Should you have any questions or want more photos, please do not hesitate to reach out. All our books are stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled library. Packing, Shipping and Returns We understand the value of the wonderful books we list; thus, we package them carefully with plenty of cushioning in sturdy cardboard boxes to ensure that they arrive to you safely. All orders are despatched within one working day. Shipping is available both domestically and internationally, the latter through eBay's Global Shipping Programme. Should you want to purchase more than two books and save on shipping fees, please either add all wanted items to your basket before purchasing as a lot, or contact us beforehand, so we can combine multiple listings into one. We are always happy to accept a return if the buyer is not happy with a book they receive. In the unlikely event you do encounter an issue with your item or delivery, please do message us before opening a case, as we will always do our best to address the issue.
Price: 525 GBP
Location: Colchester
End Time: 2024-10-01T17:29:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: 47.89 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Binding: Hardback
Place of Publication: United Kingdom
Language: English
Illustrator: Pauline Baynes
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Fiction Subject: Poetry, Theatre & Scripts
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
Publisher: George Allen and Unwin
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Character Family: The Lord of the Rings
Year Printed: 1962
