The Adventures of Tom Bombadil (Advance Uncorrected Proof)

J.R.R. Tolkien. Illustrated by Roger Garland.
Published by Houghton Mifflin, 1991.

This rare proof copy is in Very Good+ condition. Bound in plain white wrappers, issued without cover illustration — housed in its original full-color dust jacket (Garland artwork). Pages are clean, bright, and unmarked. A unique and desirable production for collectors.

Originally published in the UK in 1962, this edition features new illustrations by Roger Garland and was reformatted for the American market in 1991. This version contains Tolkien's whimsical collection of poetry about Tom Bombadil, Goldberry, Old Man Willow, and other curious figures of the Middle-earth legendarium.

Proof copies of Tolkien’s illustrated editions are exceptionally rare, especially with their original promotional elements intact.

An exceptional and highly scarce Tolkien collectible — virtually unobtainable on the market today.

Originally issued in limited numbers to reviewers and internal staff, this US proof predates the trade release of *The Adventures of Tom Bombadil* in 1991. Jacketed proofs like this are almost never seen on the market and are prized by Tolkien collectors.

Only one known copy currently for sale worldwide.

An exceptional opportunity for collectors of Tolkien proofs, Roger Garland artwork, or rare Tolkien ephemera.

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