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Synopsis
A beautiful boxed set: the definitive examination of how Tolkien came to write his original masterpiece, including the complete unpublished draft and little-known illustrations and unpublished maps, along with a new edition of the classic work itself.
First published in 1938, The Hobbit is a story that grew in the telling,” and many characters and events in the published book are completely different from what Tolkien first wrote to read aloud to his young sons as part of their fireside reads.” For the first time, The History of the Hobbit reproduces the original version of one of literature’s most famous stories, and includes many little-known illustrations and previously unpublished maps for The Hobbit created by Tolkien himself. Also featured are extensive annotations and commentaries on the date of composition, how Tolkien’s professional and early mythological writings influenced the story, the imaginary geography he created, and how he came to revise the book in the years after publication to accommodate events in The Lord of the Rings.
These two volumes are boxed together with a new edition of The Hobbit with a short introduction by Christopher Tolkien, a reset text incorporating the most up-to-date corrections, and all of Tolkien’s own drawings and color illustrations, including the rare Mirkwood” piece.
First published in 1938, The Hobbit is a story that grew in the telling,” and many characters and events in the published book are completely different from what Tolkien first wrote to read aloud to his young sons as part of their fireside reads.” For the first time, The History of the Hobbit reproduces the original version of one of literature’s most famous stories, and includes many little-known illustrations and previously unpublished maps for The Hobbit created by Tolkien himself. Also featured are extensive annotations and commentaries on the date of composition, how Tolkien’s professional and early mythological writings influenced the story, the imaginary geography he created, and how he came to revise the book in the years after publication to accommodate events in The Lord of the Rings.
These two volumes are boxed together with a new edition of The Hobbit with a short introduction by Christopher Tolkien, a reset text incorporating the most up-to-date corrections, and all of Tolkien’s own drawings and color illustrations, including the rare Mirkwood” piece.
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About the Author
John D. Rateliff moved to Wisconsin in 1981 in order to work with the Tolkien manuscripts at Marquette University. He has been active in Tolkien scholarship for many years, delivering papers on Tolkien and the Inklings. While at Marquette, he assisted in the collation of their holdings with those Christopher Tolkien was editing for his History of Middle-earth series. A professional editor, he lives in the Seattle area with his wife and three cats, only one of whom is named after a Tolkien character.
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J.R.R. Tolkien the Hobbit: The History of the Hobbit
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ISBN 10: 0618964401
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In Slipcase. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Three hardcover volumes w/ jackets, housed in original publisher's slipcase; First Thus; Each volume first printing; Sound bindings; Clean, sturdy boards; Pages free of markings; All jackets Very Good - ever-so-gently edge-worn; Slipcase VG, mild corner-wear; An excellent set. Seller Inventory # 385692
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The History of the Hobbit: The Hobbit / Mr. Baggins / Return to Bag-end
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2007
ISBN 10: 0618964401
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Condition: Very Good. ** Complete 3-Volume, Slipcased Set **; Near Fine/Near Fine (all volumes); Hardcover; All three volumes are in close to new condition and are graded Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket; Dust jackets are close to new with no tears; Boards of all three volumes are unmarked with "sharp" edge-corners; The textblock edges are all unblemished; Endpapers and text pages of all three volumes are unmarked; The bindings are tight with straight spines; Very light edgewear to the slipcase; This book set will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium Format (8.5" - 9.75" tall); 4.5 lbs; Illustrated slipcase with title in black and white lettering; 2007, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; "The History of the Hobbit: The Hobbit / Mr. Baggins / Return to Bag-end," by John D. Rateliff & J. R. R. Tolkien. Seller Inventory # SKU-0044AF08403136
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J.R.R. Tolkien: The Hobbit & The History of The Hobbit By John D. Rateliff (Three Volume Set)
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. J.R.R. Tolkien: Illustrator (illustrator). First Edition. These three volumes are clean and tight and square with sharp corners. Appear unread. All are first editions, first printings. Very little shelfwear. Beautiful slipcase that matches the jacket of The Hobbit. The Hobbit, 300 pages. The HIstory of The Hobbit, Part One: Mr. Baggins, 467 pages. The History of The Hobbit, Part Two, Return to Bag-End: 434 pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Fantasy, Classics. Seller Inventory # 053951
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The History of the Hobbit: The Hobbit / Mr. Baggins / Return to Bag-end
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ISBN 10: 0618964401
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Tolkien, J.R.R. (illustrator). 1st Edition, Illustrated Edition. First American edition. A 3 volume hardcover boxed set in a decorated slipcase, containing Volume 1 and 2 of John Rateliff's history of The Hobbit's writing, Mr. Baggins and Return to Bag End, and a facsimile copy of The Hobbit. The history contains frontispiece plates, and 12 additional plates with multiple illustrations each. The Hobbit facsimile contains both endpaper maps and an additional 14 of Tolkien's illustrations--all the black and white illustrations from the original 1937 edition, plus 6 additional color plates, including all 3 plates from the 1966 Hobbit Collector's Edition. Volume 1, Mr. Baggins, has a single small smudge on the back of the dustjacket, and The Hobbit's spine displays the slightest hint of shelf crimp. Otherwise the entire set is unread, and presents As-New. Seller Inventory # 000433
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The History Of The Hobbit: The Hobbit / Mr. Baggins / Return to Bag-end
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. J. R. R. Tolkien (illustrator). First American.Edition. Collectible Fine Condition Hardcovers Fine Dust Jackets Fine Slipcase. Three Volume Hardcover Boxed Set The History of the Hobbit:The Hobbit / Mr. Baggins / Return to Bag-end. Pristine First Edition Unread. Retreived from a Dragon hoard with the help of some irate Dwarves and a obstreperous gray bearded man. See all our Three Geese in Flight Celtic Book Scans. Bookseller since 1977. Purchase please ONLY off a book site. Seller Inventory # 90005301001128987