The inspiration behind this sumptuous gift book is the beautiful letters and drawings sent from J.R.R. Tolkien--in the guise of Father Christmas--to his children over a 25 year period. Ten pull-out letters, encased in beautifully illustrated envelopes, are facsimile extracts of the original letters.
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The inspiration behind this sumptuous gift book is the beautiful letters and drawings sent from J.R.R. Tolkien--in the guise of Father Christmas--to his children over a 25 year period. Ten pull-out letters, encased in beautifully illustrated envelopes, are facsimile extracts of the original letters.
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Add this copy of Letters From Father Christmas to cart. $44.46, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hialeah, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Add this copy of Letters From Father Christmas to cart. $74.77, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Add this copy of Letters From Father Christmas to cart. $102.73, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hialeah, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Add this copy of Letters From Father Christmas to cart. $129.99, very good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Houghton Mifflin.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
This was a special find. Tolkien wrote special letters from "Father Christmas" to his children each Christmas, over many years. The book includes copies of the handwritten letters and illustrations, in color.
Susan R
Jul 19, 2012
Beautiful Reading Experience
A hands-on, interactive book that delights the reader. A sweet story that captures the imagination of the child, young or old.
nannykershner
May 14, 2009
Tolkein
This is a lovely book for a collection of Christmas stories.
PeachTea
Mar 14, 2009
Darling!
It's absolutely wonderful to get a peek into the mind of Tolkien through the letters of "Father Christmas" to Tolkien's children! He is imaginative and loving, and a terrific artist, and comes up with the greatest stories! This is so worth the money I can't tell you. It's darling!
