The Annotated Hobbit – Revised and Expanded Edition (Houghton Mifflin, 2002 First Printing).
The definitive annotated edition of Tolkien’s classic, edited by Douglas A. Anderson, presented here in the desirable first printing of the revised and expanded edition.
This is the important Revised and Expanded Edition of The Annotated Hobbit, first published in this form in 2002 by Houghton Mifflin. This edition significantly expands upon the original 1988 publication, incorporating new research, additional illustrations, and the full text of The Quest of Erebor.
The book presents Tolkien’s original text alongside extensive scholarly annotations by Douglas A. Anderson, offering deep insight into sources, revisions, linguistic details, and the development of Middle-earth. The volume is richly illustrated throughout, including Tolkien’s own artwork as well as rare material from international editions.
This copy is a true first printing of the revised and expanded edition, with a full number line present on the copyright page (with internal printer code “QUM”).
Condition
A clean and attractive copy in excellent condition. The dust jacket is bright and well-preserved, with only minimal signs of handling. The interior is fresh and unmarked, with no writing or inscriptions.
Bibliographic details
– Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston / New York
– Year: 2002
– Edition: Revised and Expanded Edition
– Printing: First printing (full number line)
– Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
– ISBN-10: 0618134700
– ISBN-13: 9780618134700
A highly regarded and essential reference work for Tolkien readers, collectors, and scholars, combining the complete text of The Hobbit with extensive commentary and visual material.
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