The Hobbit published by Allen & Unwin in 1957. The 5th impression of the 2nd Edition, or 9th impression overall, published in 1957.
Decorative map endpapers in Fine condition, no names or writing. Color frontispiece, mono plates, and text block all in Fine condition.

This copy has is in its original non-price clipped dustjacket in Near Fine condition. Has no loss at the folds, and no chips or loss at the top and bottom of the spine, only minor rubbing. Pages are clean and bright, no tears or stains, no foxing or offsetting.

A beautiful collectable copy. Scarce in this Near Fine condition.  

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