ibid wrote:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CkwUpk7o0mY/
At 1:08, the proof shows the printer failed to add several hand-written special signs in the Cirth value table into the published version, probably a mistake that lasts for 67 years till today.
Of course, some of them, like ǖ for 45, œ for 52 could be just Tolkien changed his mind. But I believe he wouldn't in any case delete ə for 55 and ʌ for 56!
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