The Hobbit — Pocket Hardback Edition (HarperCollins, 2011) – True First Printing

A verified first impression of the 2011 75th anniversary pocket edition, with full number line present — a scarce opportunity for the completist collector.

This is the official HarperCollins pocket hardback edition of The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, published in 2011 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the original 1937 edition.

Unlike the vast majority of copies encountered on the market, this example is a confirmed first printing (first impression), as indicated by the complete number line on the copyright page.

Most copies offered online — particularly those using stock images — do not disclose printing status and are typically later impressions. As such, genuine first printings of this edition are increasingly difficult to identify and acquire.

The book features Tolkien’s iconic original cover design in wraparound format and is produced as a compact pocket hardback, retaining the full unabridged text along with illustrations and maps.

Bibliographical details:
– Publisher: HarperCollins
– Year: 2011
– Format: Pocket hardback (as issued, without dustjacket)
– ISBN: 9780007440849
– Printing: First impression (number line present)

Condition:
Very good condition. Clean boards, tight binding, and clean pages. Light handling only.

Collector’s note:
For collectors seeking to assemble complete HarperCollins Tolkien sequences, first printings of even modern issues are increasingly recognised as the preferred state. Identifiable examples such as this — supported by clear photographic evidence — are rarely distinguished in the general market.

A superior example of this charming miniature edition, offered here in its true first printing.

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