Poems and Stories by J.R.R. Tolkien, Deluxe Edition (No Box)

First Edition, Deluxe Edition of Tolkien’s Poems and Stories with illustrations by Pauline Baynes, without the original box

Poems and Stories
J.R.R. Tolkien
1st Edition, Deluxe Edition – 1980
George Allen & Unwin, London
ISBN: 0048231746
Hardback – Issued with box (box not present)
Illustrated by Pauline Baynes
Hammond Page Ref.: pp.231-233

This deluxe edition of Poems and Stories was published in 1980 by George Allen & Unwin and contains a selection of J.R.R. Tolkien’s shorter works. It is beautifully illustrated by Pauline Baynes and presented in a black hardcover with gilt and green design elements. Please note that the original protective box for this edition is not present.

The anthology includes six of Tolkien’s shorter pieces, which are:

- The Adventures of Tom Bombadil - The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth Beorhthelm’s Son - On Fairy-Stories - Leaf by Niggle - Farmer Giles of Ham - Smith of Wootton Major

The book's binding is in black with a striking design of a tree, embossed in gold and green, on the front cover. The deluxe nature of this edition is emphasized by the intricate marbled endpapers. The typography and layout inside are clean and legible, accompanied by Baynes' whimsical and detailed illustrations, which bring to life Tolkien’s imaginative worlds.

This collection is an excellent representation of Tolkien’s versatility as a writer. The six stories provide readers with a variety of his works, from the poetic The Adventures of Tom Bombadil to the reflective and philosophical On Fairy-Stories, and the delightful fairy tale Farmer Giles of Ham.

The book is in very good condition, with some minimal shelf wear. The pages are clean, and the illustrations remain vivid.

Overall, this deluxe edition is a highly desirable collector’s item for fans of Tolkien’s works, especially those interested in his lesser-known tales.

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