'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien. Introduced for Schools by R.S. Fowler. Published: London, George Allen & Unwin, 1976 (4th, school, edition, 3rd impression). 8vo PB. pp; prelims, 303 (Inc. 23pp of exercises and questions to rear). 2 maps. Facsimile signature to title page. No school markings or stamps. Fundamentally Good with moderate shelf-wear. Small mark starting at inner front cover and fading out by p.11. Scuff to the title on the front cover. As I'm sure you're aware, old books and paper can have a smell - ranging from mild to strong. Some people find this part of a book's appeal, others are less keen. However, the degree of this smell is a totally subjective judgement. I've been dealing with old books for 40 years so, consequently, am somewhat inured to this. If I think it an issue I'll mention it in the description. As you can see, we've been selling on eBay since 1999. However, I've also been a book dealer (on-and-off) for the past 40 years. I closed my physical book shop in 2018. From now on I'll be listing some of my most interesting titles here as well. Please feel free to contact with any queries, to request additional photographs, etc.