Bilbo's last song

[ambree40]

I just came across this on twitter and thought I'd share it.

It is the copy of Bilbo’s Last Song given to Miss M. Joy Hill in 1970. Tolkien gave her copyright ownership.

Comments

[baranduin]

Oh, that handwritten note! Thank you for posting.

[ambree40]

You're welcome.
He paid so much attention to detail. I was touched to see he made the corrections and the comment in two stages, first using a red and then a black pen.

[ladysnaps]

ok, now you went and done it. *sniffs* a beautiful song for such a sad event.

[ambree40]

Love those Bagginses.

[shirebound]

Dear Bilbo! Thank you so much for sharing this.

[ambree40]

You're welcome.

[addie71]

Thanks so much for sharing this. *wipes eyes*

[ambree40]

It's very touching.

[julchen11]

Thank you so much for this beautiful post, my dear.
I love this handwritten note, I've never seen it.

[ambree40]

You're welcome, Julchen.
The professor was a special man.