Tree and Leaf
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1965. First American Edition. Cloth hardcover. Octavo. viii, 112 pages.
This work combines Tolkien's seminal essay “On Fairy-Stories”—a defense of fantasy’s depth—and “Leaf by Niggle,” a short story about an artist’s struggle between creativity and responsibility. This collection highlights Tolkien’s imaginative range and deep understanding of myth, affirming his stature as a master of fantasy.
A very nice copy of the first American edition in dust jacket.
Ref. HAMMOND A7c.
Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Prior owner name neatly penned to top of front free endpaper. Jacket shows a hint of fading and browning along spine and a mild stain to rear flap. Bright and attractive copy overall.
Item #1612
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