Auction for UK Hobbit 1st edition/2nd impression
29 Jan, 2017
2017-1-29 10:26:51 AM UTC
2017-1-29 10:26:51 AM UTC
Description: (Modern Literature) 1 Vol. Tolkien, J(ohn) R(onald) R(euel). The Hobbit. London: George Allen, (1937). First edition, second printing. 8vo, original black-stamped green cloth; bottom edges rubbed, some rubbing on upper edges, covers occasionally a little scuffed, slightly cocked. With 5 plates (4 in color), full-page illustration, endpaper maps. Some scattered internal spotting. In custom cloth clam shell box.
First issue with color plates.
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First issue with color plates.
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