Mr. Bliss J. R. R. Tolkien Hardcover + Dust Jacket 1st American Edition 1983

R.R. Tolkien - Mr. Bliss: First American Edition / First Printing (1983)  Published by Houghton Mifflin Company  For Sale: A rare and collectible copy of J.R.R. Tolkien's whimsical, posthumously published children's story, Mr. Bliss. This is the authentic First American Edition (1983) and a highly sought-after first printing, verified explicitly by the full publisher's number line on the copyright page: H 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.  About the Book:  Originally written and illustrated in watercolor by Professor Tolkien in the 1920s/1930s to entertain his own children, this delightful book was published posthumously in 1983. This exquisite facsimile edition reproduces Tolkien's authentic ornate, handwritten script and brilliant hand-drawn artwork alongside pristine typed transcription pages. The captivating story follows the eccentric, tall-hat-wearing Mr. Bliss, his acquisition of a vibrant yellow motorcar, his chaotic driving escapades, and the peculiar, elongated-necked Girabbit creature that disrupts his garden.  Key Collector Points & Identifiers:  * First Printing Verified: Number line concludes with 1 (H 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1).  * Intact Dust Jacket Flap: Displays the original unclipped retail passthrough price of $11.95 and the specific Houghton Mifflin print scheduling code 10114983.  * Bibliography Page: Features the comprehensive Books by J.R.R. Tolkien archival listing sheet, encompassing his core legendarium and the academic printing of Finn and Hengest