{"product_id":"the-adventures-of-tom-bombadil-j-r-r-tolkien-9th-impression","title":"The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, J.R.R. Tolkien — 9th Impression","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, George Allen \u0026amp; Unwin Ltd, 1975\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. 64.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Fine. The binding remains remarkably tight and square, displaying no discernible lean, with the pictorial boards and spine ends remaining sharp and unbumped. The pictorial dust jacket is equally impressive and exceptionally bright, showing only the most infinitesimal shelf-wear to the extremities. Internally, the pages are crisp, clean, and completely free from foxing, browning, or previous ownership signatures, retaining a fresh, unread quality. A superb, highly presentable copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is the ninth impression of the first edition, originally published in 1962. The text is beautifully illuminated throughout by Pauline Baynes, Tolkien's favoured artist, whose delicate and detailed work perfectly captures both the whimsy and the deeper folklore of Middle-earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding a copy in such a pristine, well-preserved dust jacket without the typical fading, clipping, or heavy edge-wear is uncommon. This particular printing presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a sharp, early iteration of Tolkien's poetry collection in its iconic original format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Tom Bombadil\u003c\/i\u003e offers a delightful collection of sixteen verses, presented as genuine Shire folklore, nursery rhymes, and comedic songs written by Hobbits, most notably Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, and preserved in the margins of the Red Book of Westmarch. The collection seamlessly transitions from exploring the lighthearted, nature-attuned antics of the enigmatic Tom Bombadil in the Old Forest to darker, more melancholic verses like \"The Sea-Bell.\" Showcasing Tolkien's mastery of complex metrical structures and rhythmic playfulness, this charming volume provides a uniquely poetic window into the everyday culture and legends of Middle-earth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54565584437587,"sku":"5022","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260809_185416.jpg?v=1786516220","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-adventures-of-tom-bombadil-j-r-r-tolkien-9th-impression","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}