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The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, 2nd UK Impression with original dustjacket
#000666 - The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, 2nd UK Impression with original dustjacket - sold
One of only 1877 copies of the original 2300 that survived the bombing of London in November 1940.

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The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Published by George Allen & Unwin in 1937.
This is the Second impression printed in December of 1937, same year as the 1st impression.


Decorative map endpapers, 4 color and 9 mono plates.
The second impression is important for the addition of the 4 color illustrations by the author.
This is the only early UK edition published with tolkien's color illustrations.
One of only 1877 copies of the original 2300 that survived the bombing of London in November 1940. This copy has no previous owner names or other writing or inscriptions.

Pages are clean and bright, without any foxing.
The boards show only light rubbing, with no wear to the ends of the spine or bottoms of the boards.
A slight spine slant to the book, along with a few speckles to the edges of the textblock.

The original green topstain is still evident although slightly faded and dusty.
A beautiful copy in the publishers original green cloth, with authors dark blue dragon and mountain wraparound design to boards.
Small book store label on bottom of front map.

Scarce original dustjacket, unrestored, price clipped and stated 2nd impression on inside flap.
Very rare to find one in its original jacket, in any condition.

The dustjacket shows light wear to the edges, with a small chip (approx 1/4") out of the top of the spine area, and a few small closed tears scattered around the edges and folds, with only the most minor of loss.

A fabulous copy of this wonderful edition, to be housed in a custom clamshell case upon it's completion.


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Pictures (click to enlarge):
One of only 1877 copies of the original 2300 that survived the bombing of London in November 1940.
This is the Second impression printed in December of 1937, same year as the 1st impression.
1st edition 2nd impression UK Hobbit
The map of Wilderland
Color drawing in 1st edition UK The Hobbit
original dust jacket design by Tolkien
original Hobbit jacket - very scarce in any condition
Bilbo Barrel Rider
Rivendell by Tolkien
2nd impression UK Hobbit
correct 5th impression The Hobbit
1st 2nd edition The Hobbit
1st 2nd edition The Hobbit
Near Fine book in Near Fine jacket
1st 2nd edition The Hobbit
1st 2nd edition The Hobbit
1st 2nd edition The Hobbit
 
 
 
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