1976 First Edition - Father Christmas Letters of J.R.R. TOLKIEN for his ChildrenAuthor: J. R. R. Tolkien. Illustrated by J. R. R. Tolkien. Title: The Father Christmas Letters. Publisher: London, George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1976 (First Edition). Language: Text in English. Size: 11 x 9 inches. Pages: Unpaginated Binding: Attractive and near fine publishers original green pictorial boards, repeating Tolkiens artwork to front and back covers. Square and tight binding (hinges fine as shown) under a removable protective mylar cover.

which transforms the volume into both a literary and artistic object of high distinction

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A Week on the Concord and Merrimac Rivers — with a prefatory note by Dircks

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was one of the bestselling novels of its time and holds a special place in the heart of Victorian literature enthusiasts

highly stylized Art Nouveau influence and meticulous linework

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Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies for sale worldwide)

Illustrations: Profusely illustrated with 52 colored picture pages by Kate Greenaway and 32 black and white illustrations

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