The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien – 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition, 1987

Signed Limited Deluxe Edition – One of Only 100 Copies Signed by Christopher Tolkien

This beautifully produced edition of The Hobbit was issued by Unwin Hyman in 1987 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original 1937 publication. Only 500 numbered copies were printed, and the first 100 copies were hand-signed by Christopher Tolkien on a limitation page. This is copy number 23, making it one of the earliest and most sought-after in the run.

Key Features:
- 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition, published 1987.
- Limited to 500 numbered copies; this is copy #23.
- Signed by Christopher Tolkien on the limitation page.
- Full green leather binding with gilt lettering and Tolkien's JRRT monogram on front cover.
- Gilt page edges, ribbon marker, and green endpapers.
- Original publisher’s green slipcase included.
- Contains Tolkien’s colour and black-and-white illustrations, including maps.

Condition:
- Book is in excellent condition: leather bright and clean, no major scuffs or wear.
- Interior pages are crisp and unmarked, with rich illustrations.
- Gilt edges show minimal aging, very clean overall.
- Slipcase shows only faint shelfwear.
- An exceptionally well-preserved and desirable copy of this scarce signed edition.

This is a premium Tolkien collectible—seldom offered on the market—signed by Christopher Tolkien and from the very low limitation number #23. A showpiece for any Tolkien collection.

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