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Farmer Giles of Ham / The Adventures of Tom Bombadil
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Farmer Giles of Ham / The Adventures of Tom Bombadil Paperback - 1979

by Tolkien, J R R


About this book

Toklien's second published novel, Farmer Giles of Ham was written in 1937 and published in 1949. It is a light-hearted satire for readers of all ages that tells the tale of a reluctant hero who must save his village from Chrysophylax Dives, a comically villainous dragon. The title page of the original edition expands the title: Farmer Giles of Ham : Aegidii Ahenobarbi Julii Agricole de Hammo Domini de Domito Aule Draconarie Comitis Regni Minimi Regis et Basilei mira facinora et mirabilis exortus : or in the vulgar tongue = The rise and wonderful adventures of Farmer Giles, Lord of Tame, Count of Worminghall and King of the Little Kingdom.

The original UK edition was '‘Embellished’ by Pauline Diana Baynes, an English illustrator who worked on over 100 books, including multiple Tolkien books and the Narnia series for C.S. Lewis. 

First Edition Identification

The first edition of Farmer Giles of Ham was published by George Allen & Unwin on October 20, 1949. The dust jacket is 'embellished' with mythical creatures by Pauline Diana Baynes. 5000 copies were printed. 

The first American Edition was published by Houghton Mifflin in 1950. Original price on jacket flap is $2.00 and on copyright page: "First published in the U.S.A. in 1950."

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  • Title Farmer Giles of Ham / The Adventures of Tom Bombadil
  • Author Tolkien, J R R
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 144
  • Publisher Allen & Unwin, London
  • Date 1979
  • ISBN 9780048231604
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London, England, United Kingdom.: Unwin Paperbacks., 1979. 144 pgs. Dragon cover; SCARCE title; . Third Edition.. Soft Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Pauline Diana Baynes Illustrations. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall.. Mass Market Paperback.
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Farmer Giles of Ham / The Adventures of Tom Bombadil
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Farmer Giles of Ham / The Adventures of Tom Bombadil

by Tolkien, J R R

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  • Paperback
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Paperback
ISBN 13
9780048231604
ISBN 10
0048231606
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Allen & Unwin, 1979-03-11. paperback. Good. 8x6x1. Book is in good condition. Pages are yellowing.
Item Price
$1,646.78
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