Tolkien Library Store - Original Cloth Bindings

#000736 - The Hobbit, or there and Back Again, 1st UK Edition 4th Impression 1946. - sold > Enquire about this book

The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Fourth impression, the final printing of the first edition, published 1946, by George Allen & Unwin. Decorative map endpapers clean and bright with no foxing, names or any other marks. The text block is clean and complete, lacking the original dustjacket.  Color frontispiece and 8 mono plates all in excellent condition. Produced in conformity with the 1940's war time standard's, with the distinctive 'War Time Economy Standards' title verso. This copy in the original boards with Tolkiens 'Mountains and Dragon' design stamped in blue on the boards and spine. In Very Good Plus condition with some wear to extremities, but no fraying to the cloth. A bit of rubbing to the spine fold edges, the front bottom corner is bumped, a bit of lean to the spine, and with the top stain still evident. A very nice collectable copy.   Digital photo's available, inquire if interested. Other Tolkien books available, include both the UK and US editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, and Signed/Numbered/Limited Editions. Spread the news about this Tolkien book:

Pictures (click to enlarge):

Terms of sale: Prices are only indications, always inquire if books are still available. We accept Money Orders, cash, or Credit Cards (paypal) for immediate shipping.  Checks will delay shipment for 10 days for checks to clear. Please inquire for shipping quotes.
Interested: Please send email to info@tolkienlibrary.com.