This Limited Numbered Edition was published in 1987 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the original publication of The Hobbit.  

Bound in dark green leather, and housed in a reproduction of the original  publishers slipcase.  

This copy is numbered #180 of 500, and contains the special forword by Christopher Tolkien.  

This copy is in mint condition, opened only to inspect.  

A few spots of foxing to the Limitation Notice, no other marks whatsoever.  

Mint unread condition, a must for the serious collector.

Digital photo's available, inquire if interested.  
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