The Song of Middle Earth J. R. R. Tolkien's Themes, Symbols and Myths by Harvey, David - 1985

London: George Allen & Unwin,. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0048090239 . First Edition of this now classic work. In the original tan boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. Very slight 'pushing' to the head/tail of the spine from storage and one tiny indent to the foot of the front board - all negligible. In the original publisher's decorated dustjacket. The front flap is clipped, but the original price sticker is still there. A laminate crease across the back of the d/j - done in the printing, o/w the d/j is now in a new protective clear - removable - bookfilm plastic cover and looks Fine. Page fore-edges have a hint of toning but are clean. Internally EXCELLENT - NO Inscriptions or marks. (xiv) + (2) + 143 pp including Notes and Index. This is the pre-eminent critical study, and exploration, of how myth and legend played such a significant role in the works of J. R. R. Tolkien. FIRST EDITION. See Images; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .