De Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien – Dutch Prisma Edition, Prisma-Boeken 529, 11th Printing (1974)

Classic 1974 eleventh impression of the Dutch Prisma pocket edition of De Hobbit, featuring the iconic pink Cees Kelfkens cover and complete with both maps.

Published by Prisma-Boeken (Het Spectrum B.V.), Utrecht/Antwerpen, 1974.
Dutch translation by Max Schuchart, with the well-known modernist cover illustration by Cees Kelfkens. The copyright page states: “Eerste druk 1960 – Elfde druk 1974.”

The bright pink front cover retains its strong visual appeal, with the stylised dwarves and Bilbo design that has become emblematic for this Dutch edition. The spine shows the familiar blue panel with title and author, Prisma logo at the head, and series number 529 at the foot. The rear cover carries the Dutch publisher’s text and series references.

Bibliographical details:
– Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
– Title: De Hobbit
– Translator: Max Schuchart
– Cover artist: Cees Kelfkens
– Publisher: Prisma-Boeken (Het Spectrum B.V.), Utrecht/Antwerpen
– Year: 1974 (11th printing of the Prisma edition)
– Series: Prisma-Boeken, no. 529
– Format: Paperback, pocket size (ca. 18 x 11 cm)
– Pagination: 226 pages
– Maps: Thror’s Map and the Map of Wilderland, both present

Condition report:
A solid and honest example of this collectible paperback edition, showing moderate signs of use.

The front cover remains bright with good colour, though showing visible handling wear including light creasing, edge rubbing, and some surface marks. Corners are rubbed and slightly softened. The spine shows reading creases and rubbing, with some wear at the head and tail, but remains intact and fully legible. The back cover shows light surface wear and minor creasing, without major damage.

Internally the binding is sound and the book remains structurally solid. The paper has evenly toned throughout, as typical for this edition, and remains fully readable. There is light foxing and spotting visible, particularly to the first and last pages.

A previous owner’s name is present in pen on the title page, which should be noted. Otherwise, there are no further annotations or markings within the text.

Both maps – Thror’s Map and the Map of Wilderland – are present and complete.

Summary:
A complete 11th printing (1974) of the Dutch Prisma-Boeken edition of De Hobbit, with its iconic Kelfkens cover, both maps intact, and a solid reading copy with typical signs of use.

A classic and affordable example of this much-loved Dutch Tolkien edition, ideal as a reading or reference copy within a translation collection.

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