The Hobbit – 2001 Review Copy, Peter Sís Illustrated Edition
J.R.R. Tolkien. Illustrated by Peter Sís. Published by Houghton Mifflin, Boston, 2001.
First printing of this distinctive illustrated edition of *The Hobbit*, designed for younger readers and visually reimagined by celebrated artist Peter Sís.
Issued in hardcover with black boards, gilt JRRT monogram, and striking pictorial dust jacket featuring original wraparound artwork.
This copy comes with the original Houghton Mifflin review slip laid in, listing bibliographic details, pricing, and reviewer contact instructions — a rare ephemera inclusion that makes this copy especially collectible.
The book is in excellent condition: the dust jacket is bright and glossy with minimal shelfwear; the interior is clean and unmarked. The review slip is pristine.
A scarce and appealing item for collectors of Tolkien or illustrated editions of *The Hobbit*.
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