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Tom Bombadil Proof
3 Feb, 2018
2018-2-3 5:05:39 PM UTC
2018-2-3 5:05:39 PM UTC
There are still gems out there!
Just picked up a T.Bom proof copy, the first one I have seen. It came in brown wrappers with a date 12/6 on the front tying in with W&C timelines.
The wrapper (assumed not issued at the time) is stamped Nov 62 and suggests aim at library sales!
Anyone ever seen one of these before ?
Just picked up a T.Bom proof copy, the first one I have seen. It came in brown wrappers with a date 12/6 on the front tying in with W&C timelines.
The wrapper (assumed not issued at the time) is stamped Nov 62 and suggests aim at library sales!
Anyone ever seen one of these before ?
- though I think the '12/6' would be the projected price - 12 shillings and sixpence.
It does say "price" on the brown cover. That part is not fully faded on my copy (though the word before price is - I think it is "Published".
There is also a paper insert which cleary states "About 12s 6d. net"
Interestingly, the proof jacket has a price of 13s 6d.
There is also a paper insert which cleary states "About 12s 6d. net"
Interestingly, the proof jacket has a price of 13s 6d.
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