Farmer Giles of Ham by J. R. R. Tolkien - 1999-01-01

Paperback. Good.

HarperCollins. 60th Anniversary ed. Hardcover. Used; Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. 12/01/2008

In a very good condition throughout, clean pages throughout. The dust jacket is in a very good condition. Illustrations done by Pauline Baynes.

London England: HarperCollins, 1999. Hardback. Farmer Giles of Ham. Repair to spine of D/J. Slight waterstain mark to back D/J. This amusing tale by the author of The Hobbit is set in the Thames valley of England in a distant and marvellous past, when giants and dragons still lived. Its hero, Farmer Giles, is actually quite unheroic, but through good luck and the help of his dog Garm, his grey mare, and the magic sword Caudimordax (or Tailbite), he tames the wily dragon Chrysophtlax and wins great wealth. Like The Hobbit and Roverandom, Farmer Giles of Ham was invented by J. R. R. Tolkien at first to entertain his children, then grew and became more elaborate. Its final version is for readers of all ages who enjoy a good story told with imagination and wit. This special anniversay edition reprints the text first published in 1949, togher with its original illustrations by Pauline Baynes which Tolkien thought to be a perfect accompaniment to his tale. It also includes, now published for the first time,… Read More