J R R Tolkien. Smith of Wootton Major. Illustrated by Pauline Baynes. Scarce pre-publication first proof copy with the printer’s incorrect date [“1567”] on the copyright page. Illustrated in line, with pictorial title page, 10 full pages including 2 which are double page spreads and a tail piece. 62 pages; light bowing to page block at upper corner and a faint crease on first leaf else contents very good and clean. 148 mm x 108 mm [approx. 6” x 4”] pale blue thin card pictorial wraps; front cover and spine faded, some marks and slight wear, lower spine has a short tear but is intact. Book proof stamp on front, indicating the date of publication to be 9 Nov 1967 at the price of 7/6. There was a revised proof a few days after this, giving the corrected date on the copyright page, plus minor alterations to the layout of 2 of the illustrations. London: George Allen & Unwin 1967, first edition, first proof copy.