The Father Christmas Letters
by Tolkien, J R R
The Father Christmas Letters is a collection of letters written and illustrated by J. R. R. Tolkien between 1920 and 1942 for his children, from "Father Christmas". They tell of the adventures and misadventures of Father Christmas and his helpers, including the North Polar Bear and his two sidekick cubs, Paksu and Valkotukka.
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Father Christmas Letters
by Tolkien, J. R. R
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- Griffin Books
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- 1998-10-01
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- 9780395959190
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1998-10-01. Hardcover. Like New. As new clean tight and bright miniature hardcover. Please email for photos.
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The Father Christmas Letters
by Tolkien, J. R. R.
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- HALCYON BOOKS
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- 1976-12-31
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- Very Good
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- 9780048231307
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$70.35
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George Allan & Unwin, 1976-12-31. Hardcover. Very Good. 2.8179 cent in x 23.1724 cent in x 16.6773 cent in. Hardcover. Book in Very Good condition. Light bumping and scuffing to covers, see picture. Otherwise binding firm and internally clean. Illustrated throughout.
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The Father Christmas Letters.
by TOLKIEN, J. R. R.
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- Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB
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- 1976
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- Very Good
- ISBN
- 9780458922604
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$65.00
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Toronto:: Methuen Publications,. Very Good. 1976. Hardcover. 0458922609 . Illustrated by the author. Edited by Baillie Tolkien. First Canadian edition. Light foxing to edges and endpapers, else very good in glossy illustrated boards. No dust jacket. .
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THE FATHER CHRISTMAS LETTERS
by Tolkien, J. R. R.
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- Book Bazaar
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- 1976
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- First Canadian Edition
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$57.50
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Toronto, Canada: Methuen & Co., 1976. Edited by Baillie Tolkien. Unpaginated. White endpapers, with previous owner's bookplate on front paste-down endpaper. Green illustrated laminated boards. Corners lightly bumped. VG+. First Canadian Edition. Hard Cover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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Father Christmas Letters: Miniature Single Volume
by Tolkien, J. R. R.
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- World of Books Ltd
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- Very Good
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- 9780261103696
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Paperback. Very Good.
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The Father Christmas Letters
by J.R.R. Tolkien
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- Ergodebooks
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- 1991-11-12
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- Used:Good
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- 9780395596982
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Houghton Mifflin, 1991-11-12. Paperback. Used:Good.
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The Causes Of The War Of 1812
by Horsman, Reginald
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- 2011
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- Very Good
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- 9781258149208
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A.S. Barnes and Company., 2011. 9" X 6" in dark blue glossy heavy paper covers. Minor wear - clean and unmarked: VERY GOOD PLUS condition. 345pp.. Soft cover. Very Good/No Jacket.
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The Father Christmas Letters
by J.R.R. Tolkien
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- Better World Books
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- 9780261102552
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$27.73
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Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside.
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The Father Christmas Letters
by J.R.R. Tolkien
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- Shiny Owl Books
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- 1976
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- Very Good Condition
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- 9780048231307
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$27.39
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George Allen & Unwin, UK, 1976. Hardcover. Very Good Condition. Book Size: 4to (11 to 13 inches). Item Type: Book. Text body is clean and unmarked. Binding tight, spine slightly cocked. Slight foxing front/rear pages. Previous owner's name in ink. Minor marks and wear to book. ISBN: 0048231304. ISBN/EAN: 9780048231307. **Contact us BEFORE placing your order.… Read more
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The Father Christmas Letters
by Tolkien, J. R. R. [Baillie Tolkien (ed.)]
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- Andrew Barnes Booksellers
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- 1976
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- Near Fine
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- 1st edition
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$27.40
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London: Allen & Unwin, 1976. 1st edition. Near Fine. large octavo. pictorial boards (48)pp., col. & b/w illusts., appendix, Facsimiles of letters sent to his children. Ownership inscription o/w nice copy
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THE FATHER CHRISTMAS LETTERS.
by Tolkien, J. R. R. (related) - -- Edited By Baillie Tolkien.
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- COMIC WORLD
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- 1976
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- FINE+, Near New
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- Third Edition
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- 9780048231482
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$27.00
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Great Britain, United Kingdom: Unwin Hyman;, 1976. 52 pgs including covers. The History of the Middle Earth, "colorful pictures of postcard & letters dating from 1920, when John, the eldest, was three years old; and for over twenty years, through the childhoods of the three other children, Michael, Christopher and Priscilla, they continued to arrive each Christmas. … Read more
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The Father Christmas Letters
by J.R.R. Tolkien
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- Shiny Owl Books
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- 1976
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- Good Condition
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- 9780048231307
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$26.61
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George Allen & Unwin, UK, 1976. Hardcover. Good Condition. Book Sunning to spine Size: 4to (11 to 13 inches). Item Type: Book. Text body is clean and unmarked. Binding tight, spine fine. Slight foxing front/rear pages. Gift inscription , neat, to preliminary pages. Minor marks and wear to book. ISBN: 0048231304. ISBN/EAN: 9780048231307. **Contact us BEFORE… Read more
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Father Christmas Letters, The
by Tolkien, J. R. R. Edited by Baillie Tolkien
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George Allen & Unwin Unpag., color plates. Head of spine bumped with resulting small tears, otherwise light exterior handling only..
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The Father Christmas Letters
by Tolkien, J. R. R. [Baillie Tolkien (ed.)]
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- Andrew Barnes Booksellers
- Published
- 1978
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- Near Fine
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- 1st ed. thus
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$23.20
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London: Allen & Unwin, 1978. 1st ed. thus. Near Fine. large octavo. softback with stiff wrappers (48)pp., col. & b/w illusts., appendix, Facsimiles of letters sent to his children
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The Father Christmas Letters
by Tolkien, J. R. R.
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- Book Lovers Best Book Deals
- Published
- 1976
- Condition
- Good+
- ISBN
- 9780395249819
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$22.99
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Houghton Mifflin. Good+. 1976. Hardcover. 0395249813 . 10.9 X 8.5 X 0.4 inches; 48 pages .
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The Father Christmas Letters
by Tolkien, J. R. R
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- GridFreed
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- 1976-10-01
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- Good
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- 9780395249819
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$18.88
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Houghton Mifflin, 1976-10-01. Hardcover. Good. Good condition with dust jacket. Show wear and markings.
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Father Christmas Letters
by J. R. R. Tolkien
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- Ergodebooks
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- 1976-10
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- Good
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- 9780395249819
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Houghton Mifflin (T), 1976-10. Hardcover. Good.
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The Father Christmas Letters
by J R R Tolkien
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- Lems Bookshop
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- 1978
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- Near Fine
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- First This Edition
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$15.65
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Edited by Baillie Tolkien. When Tolkien's eldest son, John, was three years old in 1920 the first of The Father Christmas Letters arrived and continued to do so for over twenty years - full of news from the North Pole and decorated with paintings and sketches. No page numbers but 48 pages with 10 full page colour illustrations and more… Read more
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The Father Christmas Letters
by Tolkien, J. R. R
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- Better World Books
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- Used - Good
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- 9780395249819
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$11.94
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Used - Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside.
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The Father Christmas Letters
by Tolkien, J. R. R.
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- 9780261102552
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The Father Christmas Letters
by Tolkien, J.R.R.
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- Wonder Book
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- 9780395596982
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Houghton Mifflin. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp.
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The Father Christmas Letters
by Tolkien, J. R. R.
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- ThriftBooks
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- 1978
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- Acceptable
- ISBN
- 9780048231482
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Unwin Paperbacks, 1978. Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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The Father Christmas Letters
by J.R.R. Tolkien
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- Ergodebooks
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- 1991-11-12
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- Good
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- 9780395596982
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$6.37
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Houghton Mifflin, 1991-11-12. Paperback. Good.
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The Father Christmas Letters
by TOLKIEN, J R R edited by TOLKIEN, BAILLIE
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- 9780048231482
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Allen & Unwin, Limited. Used - Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside.
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The Father Christmas Letters
by Tolkien, J. R. R.
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- World of Books Ltd
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- 9780048231482
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The Father Christmas Letters
by Tolkien, J. R. R.
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The Father Christmas Letters
by Tolkien, J. R. R.
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The Father Christmas Letters
by Tolkien, J. R. R.
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- 9780048231482
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