Hobbit 2nd impression at Keys Online Auction June 2020
14 Jun, 2020
(edited)
2020-6-14 4:40:06 PM UTC
2020-6-14 4:40:06 PM UTC
This auction is running online only due to the pandemic. Bids are open through June 17th, 2020.
JOHN RONALD REUEL TOLKIEN: THE HOBBIT, London, George Allen & Unwin, 1937, 2nd impression, 4 coloured plates and one black and white plate as called for, map end papers, pages 287-288 with long closed tear, no inscriptions, original decorative cloth with some wear, particularly to backstrip
Estimate is £1,000 - 1,500
Current bid (as of June 14th) is £1,050, not including the 20% buyer's premium and the 3.95% online commission.
[Update] Sold for £1300 (inclusive of all fees)
From the Auction,
JOHN RONALD REUEL TOLKIEN: THE HOBBIT, London, George Allen & Unwin, 1937, 2nd impression, 4 coloured plates and one black and white plate as called for, map end papers, pages 287-288 with long closed tear, no inscriptions, original decorative cloth with some wear, particularly to backstrip
No inscriptions, what do they think this is?
JOHN RONALD REUEL TOLKIEN: THE HOBBIT, London, George Allen & Unwin, 1937, 2nd impression, 4 coloured plates and one black and white plate as called for, map end papers, pages 287-288 with long closed tear, no inscriptions, original decorative cloth with some wear, particularly to backstrip
No inscriptions, what do they think this is?
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