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Tolkien’s World by Randel Helms 1974 First Edition Fantasy Criticism Hardcover

by Randel Helms

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First edition

2P Vintage Tolkien's World by Randel Helms 1974 First Edition Fantasy Criticism Hardcover BookCondition: Good vintage condition. Light wear on dust jacket edges and corners, including minor chipping and small tears. Some age-related discoloration along the dust jacket. Binding is intact. Interior pages are clean and unmarked. Please see photos for specific condition details.First edition, first printing published in 1974 by Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston.Classic early work of literary criticism and analysis focused on J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, exploring the structure and meaning of The Lord of the Rings and other works by Tolkien.Hardcover with original black and white dust jacket featuring tree illustration on the front and author photo on the back (photograph by Darryl Curran).ISBN 0-395-18490-8Includes bibliographical references; subject: Tolkien, John Ronald Reuel, criticism and interpretation.Blue-grey endpapers; solid vintage collectible for Tolkien fans and scholars.Era/Year: 1974 (over 20 years old, qualifies as vintage)Made in USA (Printed in the United States of America)

  • Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
  • Year: 1974
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Condition: Good

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