Tolkien Library Store - Original Cloth Bindings - The Hobbit original bindings
#pc0078 - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien - First Edition, First Impression, 1937 - 48500 EUR
A rare and highly collectible true first edition, first impression of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, published by George Allen & Unwin in 1937. One of only 1,500 copies printed, bound in original green cloth with Tolkien’s iconic Mountains and Dragon motif in blue. A well-preserved copy with all original illustrations and maps, no inscriptions or restorations.
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A rare and highly collectible true first edition, first impression of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, published by George Allen & Unwin in 1937. One of only 1,500 copies printed, bound in original green cloth with Tolkien’s iconic Mountains and Dragon motif in blue. A well-preserved copy with all original illustrations and maps, no inscriptions or restorations.
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#ds0002 - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien - First Edition, Second Impression (1937) with Original Dust Jacket - SOLD
Discover a rare first edition, second impression (1937) of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, complete with original dust jacket and Tolkien’s illustrations. In very good condition, with minimal foxing and a tight binding..
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Discover a rare first edition, second impression (1937) of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, complete with original dust jacket and Tolkien’s illustrations. In very good condition, with minimal foxing and a tight binding..
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The Hobbit, George Allen & Unwin, 1937 1st UK Edition 2nd impression - € 14.000
The Hobbit or There and Back Again. Published by Allen & Unwin, this second impression published 1937, same year as 1st impression.
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The Hobbit or There and Back Again. Published by Allen & Unwin, this second impression published 1937, same year as 1st impression.
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#clp0903b - The Hobbit 1938 US 1st impression 1st state - USD 9,200
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien US 1st Edition, 1st Impression, 1st State, with the bowing Hobbit on the title page.
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The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien US 1st Edition, 1st Impression, 1st State, with the bowing Hobbit on the title page.
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#pc0082 - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien - First American Edition, 1938 - 18800 EUR
A rare first American edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1938. This copy retains its original dust jacket with the publisher’s gold band and features Tolkien’s iconic illustrations. A highly collectible early printing of this fantasy classic.
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A rare first American edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1938. This copy retains its original dust jacket with the publisher’s gold band and features Tolkien’s iconic illustrations. A highly collectible early printing of this fantasy classic.
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#clp0928 - 1st Book Club Edition, 1st UK 3rd impression, 1942 The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien - € 6500
One of 3000 copies of the 1942, 1st Edition 3rd impression The Hobbit, printed for the Children's Book Club of the bookseller Foyles, in facsimile dustjacket published to celebrate the centenary of J.R.R. tolkien's birth on January 3, 1892.
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One of 3000 copies of the 1942, 1st Edition 3rd impression The Hobbit, printed for the Children's Book Club of the bookseller Foyles, in facsimile dustjacket published to celebrate the centenary of J.R.R. tolkien's birth on January 3, 1892.
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#ds0001 - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien - 1st Edition, 4th Impression (1946) in Dust Jacket - 23000 EUR
Rare first edition, fourth impression (1946) of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, featuring the original dust jacket and illustrations by the author. In very good condition with minor foxing and a clean text block. Perfect for Tolkien collectors..
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Rare first edition, fourth impression (1946) of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, featuring the original dust jacket and illustrations by the author. In very good condition with minor foxing and a clean text block. Perfect for Tolkien collectors..
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#pc0093 - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien – Second Edition, Fifth Impression, 1951 - 7500 EUR
A beautiful example of Tolkien's classic work, this is the fifth impression of the second edition (1951) of The Hobbit, published by George Allen & Unwin. Complete with its original and iconic dust jacket featuring Tolkien's own artwork, and housed in a custom marbled slipcase for added protection and presentation.
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A beautiful example of Tolkien's classic work, this is the fifth impression of the second edition (1951) of The Hobbit, published by George Allen & Unwin. Complete with its original and iconic dust jacket featuring Tolkien's own artwork, and housed in a custom marbled slipcase for added protection and presentation.
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#clp0498 - The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Allen & Unwin in 1954 - € 3.000
The 2nd impression of the 2nd Edition, or 6th impression overall, published in 1954. Scarce in any condition.
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The 2nd impression of the 2nd Edition, or 6th impression overall, published in 1954. Scarce in any condition.
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#pc0092 - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien – 8th Impression, 1956 - 1750 EUR
A collectible early impression of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic, The Hobbit, published by George Allen & Unwin in 1956. This 8th impression of the second edition features Tolkien’s own jacket design and original illustrations, making it a desirable acquisition for collectors of Tolkien’s work.
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A collectible early impression of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic, The Hobbit, published by George Allen & Unwin in 1956. This 8th impression of the second edition features Tolkien’s own jacket design and original illustrations, making it a desirable acquisition for collectors of Tolkien’s work.
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#br0001 - Rare 1956 8th Impression of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien - 1900 USD
Own a rare 1956 8th Impression of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. This highly collectible edition, published by Houghton Mifflin with imported UK sheets, retains its original dust jacket with Tolkien's iconic artwork. A must-have for collectors!.
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Own a rare 1956 8th Impression of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. This highly collectible edition, published by Houghton Mifflin with imported UK sheets, retains its original dust jacket with Tolkien's iconic artwork. A must-have for collectors!.
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#gewo0001 - The Hobbit 1956 2nd Edition, 8th Impression in good dustjacket - 2100 AUD
A highly collectable copy of The Hobbit, hard to find in this Fine / Good condition published to celebrate the centenary of J.R.R. tolkien's birth on January 3, 1892.
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A highly collectable copy of The Hobbit, hard to find in this Fine / Good condition published to celebrate the centenary of J.R.R. tolkien's birth on January 3, 1892.
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#clp0501 - The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Allen & Unwin in 1958 - € 1.400
The 6th impression of the 2nd Edition, or 10th impression overall, published in 1958. Near Fine / Fine.
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The 6th impression of the 2nd Edition, or 10th impression overall, published in 1958. Near Fine / Fine.
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#hr0031 - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien - 12th Impression 1961 with Original Dust Jacket - 700 EUR
Rare 1961 twelfth impression of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, published by George Allen & Unwin. Features the iconic dust jacket with Tolkien’s original artwork, green cloth boards, and endpaper maps. A collectible edition with some wear to the dust jacket, slight fading to the spine, and annotations on the front map.
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Rare 1961 twelfth impression of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, published by George Allen & Unwin. Features the iconic dust jacket with Tolkien’s original artwork, green cloth boards, and endpaper maps. A collectible edition with some wear to the dust jacket, slight fading to the spine, and annotations on the front map.
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#hr0027 - J.R.R. Tolkien - The Hobbit - 1961 Puffin Edition with Pauline Baynes Cover Art - 115 EUR
A rare 1961 Puffin edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, featuring original cover art by Pauline Baynes. This collectible paperback includes maps of Wilderland and Thorin’s journey, perfect for Tolkien collectors and fans of classic fantasy literature.
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A rare 1961 Puffin edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, featuring original cover art by Pauline Baynes. This collectible paperback includes maps of Wilderland and Thorin’s journey, perfect for Tolkien collectors and fans of classic fantasy literature.
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#hr0032 - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien - 15th Impression 1965 with Original Dust Jacket - 550 EUR
Rare 1965 fifteenth impression of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, published by George Allen & Unwin. Features the iconic dust jacket with Tolkien’s original artwork, green cloth boards, and endpaper maps. A collectible edition with some wear to the dust jacket, noticeable fading and staining on the boards, and tape residue stains on the maps.
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Rare 1965 fifteenth impression of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, published by George Allen & Unwin. Features the iconic dust jacket with Tolkien’s original artwork, green cloth boards, and endpaper maps. A collectible edition with some wear to the dust jacket, noticeable fading and staining on the boards, and tape residue stains on the maps.
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#pc0096 - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien - Houghton Mifflin Edition, 1966 - 220 EUR
A collectible U.S. edition of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Houghton Mifflin Company in 1966. Bound in green cloth with the distinctive Bilbo silhouette on the spine, this edition features the revised text of the third edition and Tolkien’s original illustrations.
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A collectible U.S. edition of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Houghton Mifflin Company in 1966. Bound in green cloth with the distinctive Bilbo silhouette on the spine, this edition features the revised text of the third edition and Tolkien’s original illustrations.
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#pc0094 - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien - Third Edition, Fourth Impression, 1968 - 550 EUR
A stunning 1968 copy of *The Hobbit*, featuring Tolkien’s iconic dust jacket in strikingly well-preserved condition. This is the fourth impression of the third edition, published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd and printed by C. Tinling & Co. Ltd, with clean boards and sharp, bright internal pages.
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A stunning 1968 copy of *The Hobbit*, featuring Tolkien’s iconic dust jacket in strikingly well-preserved condition. This is the fourth impression of the third edition, published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd and printed by C. Tinling & Co. Ltd, with clean boards and sharp, bright internal pages.
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#clp0968 - J.R.R. Tolkien: The Hobbit (ELT Edition), published by ELT / Unwin Paperbacks, 1987 - sold
The Hobbit 4th Ed. 20th Imp. paperback edition 1987, bound for ELT Publishing, Hamburg, Germany with cover illustration by Jan Buchholz and Reni Hinsch
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The Hobbit 4th Ed. 20th Imp. paperback edition 1987, bound for ELT Publishing, Hamburg, Germany with cover illustration by Jan Buchholz and Reni Hinsch
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#clp0058 - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien published by HarperCollins in 1995 - € 200
The dustjacket of this The Hobbit stands out from other editions because of the gilded moon and gilded borders with dwarven runes
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The dustjacket of this The Hobbit stands out from other editions because of the gilded moon and gilded borders with dwarven runes
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#hr0036 - The History of The Hobbit Boxed Set by J.R.R. Tolkien & John D. Rateliff (HarperCollins, 2007) – 3-Volume Set - 350 EUR
A detailed, behind-the-scenes look at *The Hobbit*'s creation, this three-volume boxed set includes *The Hobbit*, *Mr. Baggins*, and *Return to Bag-End*, all with commentary by Tolkien scholar John D. Rateliff. This set provides unparalleled insight into Tolkien’s creative process, complete with unpublished drafts, revisions, and extensive annotations.
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A detailed, behind-the-scenes look at *The Hobbit*'s creation, this three-volume boxed set includes *The Hobbit*, *Mr. Baggins*, and *Return to Bag-End*, all with commentary by Tolkien scholar John D. Rateliff. This set provides unparalleled insight into Tolkien’s creative process, complete with unpublished drafts, revisions, and extensive annotations.
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#clp1056 -
The Hobbit, Limited Edition Collectors' Box - SOLD
The Hobbit Limited Edition Collectors' Box, published by Harper Collins in 2000. The Boxed set contains a copy of the Hobbit, as well as 8 postcards depicting the maps, color illustrations and the dustjacket from the book.
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The Hobbit Limited Edition Collectors' Box, published by Harper Collins in 2000. The Boxed set contains a copy of the Hobbit, as well as 8 postcards depicting the maps, color illustrations and the dustjacket from the book.
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#clp0101 - The Hobbit gift edition 2008 released by HarperCollins for The Book People- € 190,-
The Hobbit gift edition includes a preface excerpted from Christopher tolkien's foreword to the 50th Anniversary Edition of The Hobbit.
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The Hobbit gift edition includes a preface excerpted from Christopher tolkien's foreword to the 50th Anniversary Edition of The Hobbit.
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#hr0037 - The History of The Hobbit - One-Volume Edition by J.R.R. Tolkien & John D. Rateliff - 80 EUR
A comprehensive scholarly examination of The Hobbit, featuring the complete unpublished manuscript version along with extensive annotations and commentary by John D. Rateliff. A must-have for Tolkien scholars and enthusiasts.
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A comprehensive scholarly examination of The Hobbit, featuring the complete unpublished manuscript version along with extensive annotations and commentary by John D. Rateliff. A must-have for Tolkien scholars and enthusiasts.
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