A commemorative golden anniversary edition of Tolkien's classic book, including a new introduction, a map, a copy of Tolkien's unpublished short story which he expanded for publication, his notes for an aborted sequel, and the original first edition illustrations by Pauline Baynes. Farmer Giles of Ham did not look like a hero. He was fat and red-bearded and enjoyed a slow, comfortable life. Then one day a rather deaf and short-sighted giant blundered on to his land. More by luck than skill, Farmer Giles managed to scare him away. The people of the village cheered: Farmer Giles was a hero. His reputation spread far and wide across the kingdom. So it was natural that when the dragon Chrysophylax visited the area it was Farmer Giles who was expected to do battle with it!
J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: USED_VERYGOOD. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR001304686
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: USED_GOOD. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR001709005
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Librería: The London Bookworm, East Sussex, Reino Unido
Cloth. Condición: USED_VERYGOOD. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. 50th Anniversary Edition. Hardback. Farmer Giles of Ham. Repair to spine of D/J. Slight waterstain mark to back D/J. This amusing tale by the author of The Hobbit is set in the Thames valley of England in a distant and marvellous past, when giants and dragons still lived. Its hero, Farmer Giles, is actually quite unheroic, but through good luck and the help of his dog Garm, his grey mare, and the magic sword Caudimordax (or Tailbite), he tames the wily dragon Chrysophtlax and wins great wealth. Like The Hobbit and Roverandom, Farmer Giles of Ham was invented by J. R. R. Tolkien at first to entertain his children, then grew and became more elaborate. Its final version is for readers of all ages who enjoy a good story told with imagination and wit. This special anniversay edition reprints the text first published in 1949, togher with its original illustrations by Pauline Baynes which Tolkien thought to be a perfect accompaniment to his tale. It also includes, now published for the first time, the earliest written version of the story and Tolkien's notes for a sequel. 127 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions, Reference books ,and all types of Academic Literature.). Nº de ref. del artículo: 097087
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Librería: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: USED_GOOD. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Nº de ref. del artículo: 00056825744
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Librería: Lavender Fields Books PBFA, Gloucestershire, Reino Unido
Condición: USED_VERYGOOD. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good Plus. Illustrated By Pauline Baynes ( 2 plates ar Ein colour) Ilustrador. First Edition Thus. All books outside UK sent airmail. All dustwrappers are film protected. All books outside UK over £40 sent tracked and inside UK sent signed for. Paypal accepted. 50th Anniverary Edition, edited by Christina Scull and Wayne G Hammond. Original green cloth, gilt design and titling in dustwrapper which is faded at spine. Nº de ref. del artículo: 004684
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