Tolkien (J.R.R.) Farmer Giles of Ham
£250
London, George Allen & Unwin, 1957.
First edition, second impression. 8vo. Original pictorial cloth. Dust-jacket, price-clipped.
Tolkien’s whimsical medieval fable about a reluctant hero, Farmer Giles, who must confront a troublesome dragon with wit and cunning rather than traditional bravery. Baynes’ illustrations were significant in fantasy fiction of the period, as she would go on to become best known for her work on C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia, contributing a visual style that became iconic in mid-20th century fantasy literature.
In stock
Ink name to front free endpaper, small label to foot of front pastedown; cloth very good; jacket price-clipped, slightly darkened at spine, overall very good.
Illustrations and jacket artwork by Pauline Baynes.
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