![]() From then one he was the hero of the little hamlet of Ham. This story concerns Farmer Giles, who was a quiet man until one night he accidentally fired his blunderbuss in the face of a marauding giant. Here is a beguiling and comical tale of early England by the author of that beloved classic, The Hobbit. The Rise of Wonderful Adventures of Farmer Giles, Lord of Tame, Count of Worminghall, and King of the little Kingdom. ![]() A very handsome and collectible copy of this Tolkien classic. With a 1" closed vertical tear at the top left corner edge of the front panel. Touch of edge-rubbing along the front fold.Short piecs of clear tape have been applied to the verse at the top and bottom of the spine. The orange of the spine is sun-faded, but the lettering is crisp and clear. Small chips and pieces missing from the top of the spine ends and at the corners. With the original price of $2.00 at the top of the inside front flap. the colors are bright and striking, especially the blue and orange sections. In an original pictorial dust jacket by Pauline Diana Paynes. A fine copy.With the two intricate colored illustrations present. Clean and crisp throughout virtually unread. With a drawing of a dragon on the front boards. ![]() Handsomely bound in finely woven blue cloth and stamped in black on the front boards and on the spine. ![]()
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