This is a copy of The Hobbit, third edition sixth impression from 1971 with illustrations by the author. The book is in very good condition and the dust jacket only has a few slight rips/marks to edges. The book still has plastic wrapping and there are some marks from sticky tape to the inside front cover.Please see photos for detailed appraisal. 100% of proceeds benefit Blythe House Hospice85p in every pound covers the cost of providing careWe very much hope you will be happy with your purchase, and would love to receive your feedback. Please consider adding us to your favourite sellers for upcoming super bargains on our special items. If for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase, please do contact us so that we can resolve any issue to your satisfaction. Thank you for looking! Have a question?Any emails will be answered during the hours of 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.Please allow up to 3 business days to respond to your email.On 16-Oct-24 at 09:38:02 BST, seller added the following information: On closer inspection the tape marks are actually on the thin plastic covering (which can easily be removed). There are however tape marks to the inside of the dust jacket.