Poems and Stories. London: George Allen and Unwin Ltd, 1980. First De Luxe Edition. Black cloth with gilt text on spine & gilt & green decorated tree on front cover. In publisher’s black presentation box. A fine bright copy.

First collected edition reprinting several works by Tolkien: The Adventures of Tom Bombadil; The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth Beorhthelm’s son; On Fairy-Stories; Leaf by Niggle; Farmer Giles of Ham & Smith of Wootton Major.

Illustrated by Pauline Baynes, a long-time Tolkien collaborator whose whimsical style complements the tone of these stories.

This anthology showcases Tolkien’s versatility beyond ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings.’ The inclusion of On Fairy Stories and Leaf by Niggle provides insight into Tolkien’s views on storytelling while Farmer Giles of Ham and Smith of Wootton Major reveal his playful and allegorical side.