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Carpenter’s “Tolkien: A Biography” Advance Uncorrected Proof

6 August
2024-8-6 9:00:38 PM UTC

I was able to recently pick up an advance uncorrected proof of the US 1977 Houghton Mifflin book “Tolkien: A Biography” by Humphrey Carpenter.

The proof is in paper wrappers with a paste-down on the inside front cover indicating the probable pricing and release date.

Additionally, the book came with a letter from Houghton Mifflin (which I assume was distributed with this copy) giving some background information.


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6 August (edited)
2024-8-6 10:16:26 PM UTC
Wonderful LanceFormation! I love all the publisher’s ephemera as well.
6 August
2024-8-6 11:52:33 PM UTC
Wonderful copy, LanceFormation!
I also have one, but not nearly as good as yours.


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7 August
2024-8-7 6:41:16 AM UTC

Glorfindel wrote:

Wonderful copy, LanceFormation!
I also have one, but not nearly as good as yours.

Excellent!

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