Second impression. Octavo. Original publisher’s stapled paper wrappers. A very good copy, staples rusted but holding. Contemporary Christmas gift inscription to front free endpaper. Housed is a bespoke clamshell box.
Contains three poems by Tolkien; Tha Eadigan Saelidan: The Happy Mariners; Why The Man In The Moon Came Down Too Soon; Enigmata Saxonica Nuper Inventa Duo.
The first impression was printed in June 1923 in an edition of 170 copies. This second impression of the following month comprised 200 copies.
A Northern Venture
Author
J.R.R. Tolkien
Publisher
Leeds: At The Swan Press
Date
1923