Poems and Stories by J.R.R. Tolkien – Deluxe Edition in Box

F1st Edition Deluxe with Box, Illustrated by Pauline Baynes, Published by George Allen & Unwin in 1980

Poems and Stories
J.R.R. Tolkien
1st Edition, Deluxe Edition – 1980
George Allen & Unwin, London
ISBN: 0048231746
Hardback – Issued with box
Illustrated by Pauline Baynes
Hammond Page Ref.: pp.231-233

This is a deluxe first edition of Poems and Stories by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by George Allen & Unwin in 1980. The book is beautifully illustrated by Pauline Baynes, whose unique artistic style complements Tolkien’s text perfectly.

Housed in its original black box with a label reading "Poems and Stories," this edition includes several of Tolkien’s beloved works: The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth Beorhthelm's Son, On Fairy-Stories, Leaf by Niggle, Farmer Giles of Ham, and Smith of Wootton Major.

The book itself is bound in black cloth with a stunning gold and green embossed illustration of a tree on the front cover. The endpapers feature a marbled pattern, giving the book an elegant look. Each page is printed on high-quality paper, with some beautiful color illustrations accompanying the poems and stories.

This deluxe edition is a significant collectible, with only 10,000 copies printed. It was never reprinted, making it a rare find for Tolkien enthusiasts. The included box is in excellent condition, with only minor wear visible.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of Tolkien history, complete with Pauline Baynes' classic illustrations that bring the stories to life.

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