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Mr. Bliss: Available Copies

This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear .

Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Mr Bliss, a man notable for his immensely tall hats and for the girabbit in his garden, takes the whimsical decision to buy a motor car. But his first drive to visit friends quickly becomes a catalogue of disasters J.R.R. Tolkien invented and illustrated the book of Mr Blisss adventures for his own children when they were very young. The book was handwritten with lots of detailed and uproarious colour pictures.This is a complete and highly imaginative tale of eccentricity. Some of the disasters that befall Mr Bliss could be blamed on his style of driving, but even he could not anticipate being hijacked by three bears. As for what happened next the readers, whether young or old, will want to discover for themselves.Republished in hardback to match his Letters from Father Christmas and other illustrated Tolkien editions, Mr Bliss is presented as a conventional illustrated storybook, and also with Tolkien's handwritten pages in facsimile at the back, and is sure to delight Tolkien fans of all ages. Mr Bliss, a man notable for his immensely tall hats and for the girabbit in his garden, takes the whimsical decision to buy a motor car. But his first drive to visit friends quickly becomes a catalogue of disasters Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Mr Bliss, a man notable for his immensely tall hats and for the girabbit in his garden, takes the whimsical decision to buy a motor car. But his first drive to visit friends quickly becomes a catalogue of disasters. J.R.R. Tolkien invented and illustrated the book of Mr Bliss's adventures for his own children when they were very young. The book was handwritten with lots of detailed and uproarious colour pictures. This is a complete and highly imaginative tale of eccentricity. Some of the disasters that befall Mr Bliss could be blamed on his style of driving, but even he could not anticipate being hijacked by three bears. As for what happened next - the readers, whether young or old, will want to discover for themselves. Republished in hardback to match his Letters from Father Christmas and other illustrated Tolkien editions, Mr Bliss is presented as a conventional illustrated storybook, and also with Tolkien's handwritten pages in facsimile at the back, and is sure to delight Tolkien fans of all ages.

Book is considered to be in good or better condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Hard cover books may show signs of wear on the spine, cover or dust jacket. Paperback book may show signs of wear on spine or cover as well as having a slight bend, curve or creasing to it. Book should have minimal to no writing inside and no highlighting. Pages should be free of tears or creasing. Stickers should not be present on cover or elsewhere, and any CD or DVD expected with the book is included. Book is not a former library copy.

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New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Nudged at spine ends. Very nice copy. Later printing of this British edition.

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less

104 Seiten englischsprachige Ausgabe *Werktagsversendung innerhalb von 24 Stunden* -- Exempl. in einem guten Gesamtzust., geringe Gebrauchsspuren möglich --mit SU. ISBN: 9780048232151 Alle Sendungen werden mit beiliegender Rechnung, inkl. ausgewiesener MwSt., verschickt. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 288

Mr. Bliss by J R R Tolkien ; hardcover. Published by Harper Collins, 2011. The first ever trade edition of Tolkien's illustrated tale about the eccentric Mr Bliss, a man notable for his immensely tall hats and for the girabbit in his garden, whose whimsical decision to buy a motor car quickly becomes a catalogue of disasters. "a couple of hardcover marks, minor marks and spots, inside, very good"

Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. DJ with some edge wear and creasing

Mr. Bliss's first outing in his new motorcar, shared with several friends, bears, dogs, and a donkey, though not the Girabbit, proves to be unconventional though not inexpensive. First American Edition. First printing. Dust jacket is in good condition; book is in fine condition. Dust jacket has a couple of short tears with corresponding creases, light edge wear, light soiling, and fading on the spine. Price-clipped. Jacket is in a new protective Brodart cover. Dark green linen-covered boards have no wear. Pages are clean and crisp. No writing inside.

Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Unread book in perfect condition.

As pictured. Light wear. In a Good jacket. Nice copy.

Very Good- in Good+ DJ: The Book shows just a touch of shelf-rubbing along the bottom edge; the boards a slightly bowed - hard to avoid in books in this oblong shape; the binding shows the slightest spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear and minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As New". The DJ mild rubbing to extremities and to the panels; a 2" tear to the top of the rear panel and a couple of other short tears; a hint of sunning to the peach-toned background field of the backstrip (the titles thereon remain bold and clearly legible) ; price unclipped; mylar-protected. Shows some flaws, but these are muted by the mylar-protector. Attractive and intact. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library copy. 16mo (6 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches) . Illustrated in color by the author with original hand-written text on facing pages with printed text. Language: English. Weight: 11 ouncdes. Green cloth over boards. Hardcover with DJ. Facsimile of Tolkien's hand-drawn book written for his chldren, published posthumously in book form after his death. One of Tolkien's least-known short works, it tells the story of Mr. Bliss and his first ride in his new motor-car, shared with several friends, bears, dogs, and a donkey, though not the Girabbit, and how it proves to be an unconventional ride, though not inexpensive. ; 16mo 6" - 7" tall

Harper Collins, London, 2011, Hardcover reprint. Illustrated throughout by Tolkien. Book is New/Very Fine as is the dust jacket which is unclipped - jacket comes in a removable, archival, mylar sleeve - a brilliant copy!

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Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail

192 pages. 5.87x0.79x8.98 inches. In Stock.