The Hobbit – First Edition, 4th Impression (1946)

Published by George Allen & Unwin, London – with Original Dust Jacket

This is the fourth impression of the first edition of The Hobbit, published in 1946. Printed shortly after WWII, it uses the same sheets as the third impression (1942) and is distinguished by the “Book Production War Economy Standard” statement. Only 4,032 copies were issued. This copy is unrestored and in superb condition — an increasingly scarce find.

Key Features:
- First Edition, Fourth Impression (1946).
- Publisher: George Allen & Unwin, London.
- Printed using wartime paper and production standards.
- Includes all original illustrations by J.R.R. Tolkien.
- Original dust jacket included — with edge wear, a few small closed tears, and some paper loss to spine ends.
- Now protected in a removable archival sleeve.
- Bright original green cloth boards with black dragon and mountain designs.
- Custom-made slipcase included for preservation and presentation.

Condition:
- Book: Near Fine – tight binding, clean boards, no foxing to the cloth, only light wear.
- Jacket: Good – unrestored with some losses and creasing, but overall very attractive.
- Internally clean with beautiful frontispiece and maps intact.

A rare opportunity to acquire a true collector's piece in exceptional shape — increasingly scarce in original condition.

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