The Hobbit; or, There and Back Again

Tolkien, J.R.R.

Published by Folio Society, London, 1979

About this Item

1st thus, 2nd impression. 8vo. size. 245 pp. Quarter-bound in Nigerian goatskin over maroon cloth with maze cover design stamped in gilt; spine design and titles also gilt. With woodblock-styled full-page b&w frontispiece and in-text illustrations throughout by Eric Fraser. With the usual double-page maps on the front and back endpapers. The 2nd impression of the Folio Society's first production of Tolkien's famed children's novel. Housed in a VG+ slipcase with light corner and edgewear and 2 repaired splits on the bottom. In uncertain economic times, what better way to invest your money than in items of lasting value you can hold in hand and enjoy?

Seller Inventory # 356

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Hobbit; or, There and Back Again
• Publisher: Folio Society, London
• Publication Date: 1979
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Folio Society
  • J.R.R. Tolkien