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#pc000001 - The London Times from October 8, 1937 - sold
Includes one of the earliest reviews of Tolkien's book The Hobbit, written by Tolkien's friend C. S. Lewis, the author of the Chronicles of Narnia.
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Includes one of the earliest reviews of Tolkien's book The Hobbit, written by Tolkien's friend C. S. Lewis, the author of the Chronicles of Narnia.
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"Shorter Notices: Professor Tolkien's 'Hobbit'" Review of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit.
Review of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit or There and Back Again on page 20 in the centre column.
This review was later identified as having been written by C. S. Lewis.
One of the earliest published pieces of criticism of Tolkien's The Hobbit.
Very light age-toning and small areas of damage along the top edge of the newspaper.
Overall Very Good Plus condition, complete, tight and unmarked.
An early record of the reception of The Hobbit, preserving C. S. Lewis's contemporary review in the original newspaper.
Digital photo's available, inquire if interested.
Other Tolkien books available, include both the UK and US editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, and Signed/Numbered/Limited Editions.
Review of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit or There and Back Again on page 20 in the centre column.
This review was later identified as having been written by C. S. Lewis.
One of the earliest published pieces of criticism of Tolkien's The Hobbit.
Very light age-toning and small areas of damage along the top edge of the newspaper.
Overall Very Good Plus condition, complete, tight and unmarked.
An early record of the reception of The Hobbit, preserving C. S. Lewis's contemporary review in the original newspaper.
Digital photo's available, inquire if interested.
Other Tolkien books available, include both the UK and US editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, and Signed/Numbered/Limited Editions.
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