J.R.R. Tolkien's 'De Hobbit,' Dutch Paperback, 10th Printing

Published by Prisma Boeken, First Published in 1960, 10th Printing, 1973

Dutch Edition of 'De Hobbit of daarheen en weer terug' by Max Schuchart, Utrecht/Antwerpen: Het Spectrum.

This copy has definitely been read, as evidenced by a broken spine. Rubbing is noticeable along the edges of the spine, and there's a tiny tear at the top of the spine, adjacent to the front cover.

The right bottom corner of the book is bent, and several pages have bumped corners. Despite these signs of use, the text block is clean apart from the expected paper darkening due to age. Importantly, there's no writing inside the book.

'De Hobbit' was translated by Max Schuchart and published in Utrecht/Antwerpen by Het Spectrum in 1960 as part of the 'Prisma' series (no. 529). This translation was based on the 7th printing of 'The Hobbit' by Allen & Unwin in 1955.

The book contains the same two maps by Tolkien, 'Thrors kaart' (Thror's Map) on pp. [6-7] and 'Wilderland' on pp. [8-9], with place names translated into Dutch and styled to match Tolkien's calligraphy.

Seven unnumbered pages at the end offer a commentary on 'The Lord of the Rings,' including a Dutch translation of a fragment from 'The Breaking of the Fellowship.'

Overall, this is a very good reading copy, complete with the original jacket design by Cees Kelfkens, and would be a charming addition to any Tolkien fan's collection.

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