Mr Bliss

1982 first edition of Tolkien's tale of Mr Bliss and his first car ride

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Printing Details

First edition, first printing. Hardback in dustwrapper.15.5 × 21.5cm, unpaginated (105pp).

Inspired by Tolkien's own motoring mishaps with his first car which he purchased in 1932, this book tells the story of Mr. Bliss and his first ride in his new motor-car. Many adventures follow: encounters with bears, angry neighbours, irate shopkeepers, and assorted collisions. This first edition reproduces the full manuscript and illustrations, with transcription on each facing page.

Condition

Very good condition, with a neat previous owner's name to the ffep and some light foxing to the page and board's edges.

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