Hobbit 1938 1st by J R R Tolkien (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. This book is in fair condition. There is a library bookstamp in the front and a bookplate in the rear. The outside boards are darkened. The original spine has been replaced. This book contains all 4 original color illustrations and all 9 black and white illustrations, with none missing or removed. There is a chip to the margin of the title page ( not text is affected). This is a First Edition, 2nd state without the bowing hobbit on the title page and the Chapter VII heading correctly labeled "Chapter VII". A rare copy of Tolkien's classic work.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. THE HOBBIT, 1st American edition, 1st state with bowing Hobbit on the title page, J R R Tolkien, Houghton & Mifflin, Boston & New York, 1938. All points correct for 1st edition, 1st state. No signatures, inscriptions, book plates. No foxing, stains or handling marks. A very clean copy with excellent boards, spine and maps. The original dust jacket has tears and losses, missing the front flap, colours very good, now in archival protective cover.