Farmer Giles Of Ham
by Tolkien, J R R
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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On Jul 30, 2007, buttrfly said
Whether you love the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, or just can't figure out what the fuss is all about, you owe it to yourself to read Tolkien's short story "Farmer Giles of Ham". The story allows you to experience J.R.R. Tolkien at a slightly slower, less grandiose scale than the sweeping panorama of "The Rings". Somewhere between a fairy tale and a fable, the story revolves around Farmer Giles, his village, and a dragon. Along with the expected mythical creatures and heroic adventures are bits of humor and everyday life, making Giles just another person who has heroism thrust upon them in a stressful situation. The story reminds me of James Thurber's "The Great Quillow", another story appropriate for adults, taht you can also read to your children.
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Farmer Giles of Ham
by J R R Tolkien
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Eighth impression. A curious tale affording a glimpse into a dark period of the history of Britain and some may find the characters and adventures of its hero attractive in themselves. 80 pages with illustrative drawings throughout, two in colour. Book in good condition ex library with sticker inside front cover, stamps on top, bottom and side edges, borrowing sleeve… Read more about this item Item Price
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Farmer Giles of Ham
by Tolkien, J. R. R.
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- First Edition By This Publisher
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- 1961
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New York: Thomas Nelson, 1961 Hard cover pictorially stamped in blue, small brown mark to title page, else fine; pictorial dust jacket with light soil and a few small edge tears, original price intact ($2.95). A non-Middle Earth fairy story illustrated in line throughout, plus 2 color plates by Pauline Baynes. Issued simultaneously with Unwin's 4th printing… Read more about this item Item Price
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Farmer Giles of Ham - (2 Books in 1) - WITH; The Adventures of Tom Bombadil {and Other Verses from the RED BOOK}
by Tolkien, J. R. R
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- Third Edition.
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- 1979
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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. Item Price
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FARMER GILES OF HAM
by J.R.R. Tolkien
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- Custom Clamshell Case (Book not included)
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- 1949
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- No Binding
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London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1949. Custom Clamshell Case (Book not included). No Binding. Not a Book. Custom Clamshell Case (Book not included). No Binding. First Edition Clamshell Case. Superb Custom Fitted Modern Collector's Clamshell Bookcase [Not A Book] HAND-CRAFTED by our conservation team, each box is Gilt-stamped at the spine, & features a blind embossed [sculpted]… Read more about this item Item Price
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Farmer Giles of Ham
by Tolkien, J. R. R.
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- 1950
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Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1950. Bound in illustrated blue cloth with a fire breathing dragon on the front panel (of both the book and the dust jacket). The book shows a bit of scuffing to extremes and one miniscule bump to top edge. This is an early first edition of Tokien. 79 pp. Two of the illustrations are… Read more about this item Item Price
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Farmer Giles of Ham
by Tolkien,J.R. R.
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- Fine
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- First Edition
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- 1991
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- Hardback
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- 0395576458
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New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1991. First Edition . Hardback. Fine/Fine.
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Farmer Giles of Ham : the rise and wonderful adventures of Farmer Giles, Lord of Tame, Count of Worminghall and King of the Little Kingdom ; embellished by Pauline Diana Baynes
by Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel) (1892-1973)
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- 4th impression
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- 1961
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- Hardcover
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Galway, IRL
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London : George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1961. 4th impression. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Some foxing to cover and within. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description; 78 pages ; 20 cm. Subjects; Animals, Mythical ; Fiction. Animals, Mythical. Great Britain ; Fiction. Great Britain. Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald… Read more about this item Item Price
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Farmer Giles of Ham
by J. R. R. Tolkien
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- 1966
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, GBR
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George Allen & Unwin Ltd., 1966. Hardcover. Good/Acceptable. 1966. 5th Impression. 78 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over beige cloth. Contains black and white illustrations. Well bound and clean pages, with mild tanning to text block edges. Some rub-marking and tanning to pastedowns and endpapers. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking… Read more about this item Item Price
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FARMER GILES OF HAM
by Tolkien, J. R. R.
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- Very Good+ Dj
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- First US Edition
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- 1971
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- Hardcover
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New York, New York, USA
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Edinburgh, NY, Toronto: Thomas Nelson. Copy has tiny rubs to the lower corners & spine ends. Dust jacket has light soil on the rear and a short closed tear. The story is set in Britain in a tome before King Arthur. Lovely b&w drawings by Baynes plus 2 color plAtes . About Fine. Hardcover. First US Edition. 4th… Read more about this item Item Price
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FARMER GILES OF HAM
by Tolkien, J.R.R.
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- Used - Fine
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- 1949
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- Hardcover
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- 0048230685
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George Allen & Unwin, 1949. Hardcover. Fine/very good. Pauline Diana Baynes. George Allen & Unwin, c1949, ninth impression 1972. 79pp., 2 color plates and black and white illustrations/embellishments throughout Pauline Diana Baynes. sm. 8vo. Yellow cloth with decorative dragon on cover, navy blue titles on spine. Fine hardcover, Very Good d/j. Item Price
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Farmer Giles of Ham
by Tolkien, J.R.R.
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- 1976
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- Hardcover
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- 0395267994
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Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1976. Hardcover. Very good. Hardcover. Second Printing. Light foxing to prelims, else a very good hardback bound in publisher's illustrated boards and issued without a jacket.
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Farmer Giles of Ham
by J.R.R. Tolkien
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- 1983
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- 0048232335
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Farmer Giles of Ham
by Tolkien, J.R.R
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- 1983
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- Paperback
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Unwin Paperbacks, 1983. Paperback. Good/No Dust Jacket. Unwin Paperbacks, 2nd edition, 1983. No spine crease, wrappers show some wear, binding tight. Small tear at top of FFEP. Text clean, unmarked; page edges tanned, no creases or tears. Item Price
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Farmer Giles of Ham
by Tolkien, J. R. R.
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- 1961
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Edinburgh, New York, Toronto: Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1961. Fourth Impression. Hardcover. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 20 x 13.5 cm. Crown octavo. 80pp. Dull yellow cloth in illustrated dust jacket. Illustrations by Pauline Diana Baynes including two color plates. Original price of $2.95 present on front flap. ~ 5 cm closed tear to back of… Read more about this item Item Price
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Farmer Giles of Ham
by J R R Tolkien
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- 1991-05-08
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- 0044407238
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Unwin Hyman, 1991-05-08. paperback. Good. 6x2x10. Crease on the front cover/ Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Item Price
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Farmer Giles of Ham.
by TOLKIEN, J. R. R.
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- 1965
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- Hardcover
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London / Boston:: Allen & Unwin / Houghton Mifflin,. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1965. Hardcover. Fourth impression. Near fine in a near fine, price clipped fifth impression dust jacket. . Item Price
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Farmer Giles of Ham
by Tolkien, J.R.R. (edited by Christina Scull & Wayne G. Hammond)(jacket art by Pauline Diana Baynes)
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- As New
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- As New
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- 1st Edition
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- 2014
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- Hardcover
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- 0007542933
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Kellerberrin, Western Australia, AUS
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London: Harper Collins 2014 First Edition Thus, 2014 As New copy. This edition reprints the text first published in 1949, together with its original illustrations by Pauline Baynes. It also contains the earliest written version of the story and Tolkien's notes for a sequel. Item Price
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Farmer Giles of Ham
by Tolkien, J. R. R.
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- No Jacket
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- First Edition
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- 1950
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- Hardcover
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Ashland, Oregon, USA
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Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1950. Withdrawn library copy with library binding and art. With stamps, markings and Pocket. Dust jacket flap glued to inside front cover, item removed from rear inside cover. Glue residue along bottom spine. Tape repair to bottom of several pages, else text and illustrations very good.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fair/No Jacket. Illus. by Baynes, Pauline… Read more about this item Item Price
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Farmer Giles Of Ham
by Tolkien, J. R. R.
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- No Dust Jacket
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- Fourth Impression
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- 1965
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- Hardcover
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Port Dover, Ontario, CAN
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London, United Kingdom: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1965. Fourth Impression. Hardcover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. Tan boards, previous owner has signed rear free page.
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Farmer Giles of Ham: The Rise and Wonderful Adventures of Farmer Giles, Lord of Tame Count of Worminghall and King of the Little Kingdom
by TOLKIEN, J.R.R.
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- Used - Fine
- Published
- 1978
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- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0395267994
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Gloucester City, New Jersey, USA
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$150.00
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Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1978. Hardcover. Fine. First American edition. Embellished by Pauline Baynes. Faint foxing else about fine. Item Price
$150.00