Tolkien Library Store - Original Cloth Bindings - The Hobbit original bindings

The Hobbit, an Illustrated Edition, with Clear Dustjacket, Ranking Bass Deluxe Edition

#000981 - The Hobbit, an Illustrated Edition, with Clear Dustjacket, Ranking Bass Deluxe Edition - sold


The illustrations and cinematic sequence drawings are based on the animated film by Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass.


> Enquire about this book
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. This is the first fully illustrated Deluxe Edition with the original text of the classic.
The illustrations and cinematic sequence drawings are based on the animated film by Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass.

The dustjacket is of clear Mylar with a colorful illustration of Smaug swooping down on the Dwarves and Bilbo on the front boards, and Smaug resting on his mound of treasure on the rear boards. A little wrinkling at the base of the spine, some rubbing to the clear surface, but no loss of color to the illustrations or printing.

A few pencil scribbles to the last blank page and rear black endpaper.

The book is in Very Good Plus condition, with over 230 full color illustrations.
This full fledged picture book version, contains the full text of The Hobbit, and will be loved by young and old alike.

Digital photo's available, inquire if interested.

Other Tolkien books available, include both the UK and US editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, and Signed/Numbered/Limited Editions.

Pictures (click to enlarge):
 
 
Terms of sale: Prices are only indications, always inquire if books are still available. We accept Money Orders, cash, or Credit Cards (paypal) for immediate shipping.  Checks will delay shipment for 10 days for checks to clear. Please inquire for shipping quotes.
Interested: Please send email to info@tolkienlibrary.com.