1967 J.R.R. TOLKIEN 1st ed Smith of Wootton Major Faery Children’s Fantasy LOTR
“Smith of Wootton Major” is a novella penned by the beloved, J.R.R. Tolkien with illustrations by Pauline Baynes. The narrative unfolds telling of a young boy named Smith who accidentally swallows a magical star hidden in a cake during the village’s special feast that occurs every 24 years. This star grants him access to the mystical Land of Faery where he has many adventures. As an adult, he must return the star so it can be hidden in a cake for the next generation. The story, rich with allegorical potential, explores themes of magic, tradition, and the cycle of life.
1967 J.R.R. TOLKIEN 1st ed Smith of Wootton Major Faery Children’s Fantasy LOTR
“Smith of Wootton Major” is a novella penned by the beloved, J.R.R. Tolkien with illustrations by Pauline Baynes. The narrative unfolds telling of a young boy named Smith who accidentally swallows a magical star hidden in a cake during the village’s special feast that occurs every 24 years. This star grants him access to the mystical Land of Faery where he has many adventures. As an adult, he must return the star so it can be hidden in a cake for the next generation. The story, rich with allegorical potential, explores themes of magic, tradition, and the cycle of life.
Item number: #30742
Price: $499
TOLKIEN, J.R.R.; BAYNES, Pauline (Illus.)
Smith of Wootton Major
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1967. First US Edition. First Printing
Details:
- Collation: Complete
- 62
- Numerous illustrations throughout
- Edition Note(s):
- Dust jacket front flap: “$1.95” price
- Copyright: “First Printing H”
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
- Light green cloth
- Original dustjacket
- Size: ~6.5in X 4.5in (16.5cm x 11cm)
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30742
Categories
Children's
Literature
Authors
TOLKIEN, J.R.R.; BAYNES, Pauline (Illus.)
Printing Date
20th Century
Language
English
Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete