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The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, by J.R.R. Tolkien. 1990 UK De Luxe Edition

#001146 - The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, by J.R.R. Tolkien. 1990 UK De Luxe Edition - sold


The Hobbit, 5th impression, published in 1990, of the 1st De Luxe Edition of 1976, with the Tolkien line drawings colorized by H. E. Riddett

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The Hobbit or There and Back Again, by J.R.R. Tolkien.
A beautiful copy of the Unwin Hyman De Luxe Edition of The Hobbit, still has the Allen & Unwin title page. 
This copy is the 5th impression, published in 1990, of the 1st De Luxe Edition of 1976, with the Tolkien line drawings colorized by H. E. Riddett.


This book is also housed in
a custom slipcase with the JRRT Monogram to each side.
Bound in black buckram cloth, with elaborate gilt artwork on the front boards of tolkien's 'Green Dragon" gilt stamped in red, silver & gold.
Gilt ruled compartments with Title, Author, and publisher on the spines.
An exceptional copy for the collector.
No names, writing or faults noted in the book. Maps are used as the endpapers, as in the original trade editions.

Overall a Near Fine copy of this wonderful book, housed in its custom slipcase. 

Digital photo's available, inquire if interested.

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