The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien – Houghton Mifflin Edition, 1966

U.S. Mid-Century Hobbit in Original Green Cloth Binding

This is a 1966 Houghton Mifflin Company edition of The Hobbit, featuring Tolkien’s revised third edition text. These U.S. printings are notable for their Bilbo silhouette spine design and green cloth boards. While lacking the original dust jacket, this remains a solid example of a collectible American edition.

Key Features:
- Published by Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston.
- 1966 printing, with third edition (revised) text.
- Green cloth boards with “THE HOBBIT” in uppercase to front cover.
- Spine decorated with Bilbo's hat silhouette and Tolkien’s name.
- Includes all illustrations by Tolkien, including maps and chapter vignettes.

Condition:
- No dust jacket present.
- Boards are clean overall with light wear, one small spot to rear and mild corner rubbing.
- Spine shows modest handling, but title and design remain bold.
- Text block edges display significant spotting (foxing), mostly top and fore edges.
- Internal pages are clean, bright, and tightly bound, with no writing or markings.

A solid and desirable 1966 American edition of Tolkien’s classic, well-suited for collectors or readers seeking an early U.S. printing with original cloth boards.

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