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#clp0021 - The Hobbit, 1st UK De Luxe Edition of 1976, Near Fine in Good publisher's box with label - sold

Overall a Near Fine copy of this wonderful book, housed in it's original Good publisher's box. Comes with a Tolkien postcard, with Tolkien’s own illustration of The Green Dragon.

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A beautiful copy of the Allen & Unwin De Luxe Edition of The Hobbit.  
This copy is the 1st impression, published in 1976, of the 1st DeLuxe Edition of 1976, with the Tolkien line drawings colorized by H. E. Riddett, also housed in the original publishers box.


Comes with a Tolkien postcard, with Tolkien’s own illustration of The Green Dragon. Copyright 1977.

Bound in black buckram cloth, with gilt artwork on the front boards, depicting tolkien's 'Green Dragon', gilt stamped in red, silver & gold. 
Gilt 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 bound in, rather than used as the endpapers.

The publishers box shows a little wear to the edges and corners.
The label has browned a little.
The box shows a little wear but it has protected the book very well over the years.

Overall a Near Fine copy of this wonderful book, housed in it's Good publisher's box.

Digital photo's available, inquire if interested.

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