The Hobbit – Deluxe Limited Edition (2001, Second Impression)

Published by HarperCollins – Quarter Leather Binding with Gilt Edges, in Original Slipcase

A beautifully produced Deluxe Edition of The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by HarperCollins in 2001 (second impression). The volume is bound in quarter black leather with dark cloth sides, featuring a gilt Smaug design to the front board and gilt detailing along the spine. The text block is fully gilt-edged. The book is housed in the original black faux leather slipcase, also decorated with the matching Smaug motif. The edition includes Tolkien’s original illustrations, printed on high-quality paper and presented in a refined, durable binding typical of HarperCollins’ deluxe Tolkien series.

Key Features:
- HarperCollins Deluxe Edition, second impression (2001).
- Quarter-bound in black leather with cloth sides.
- Gilt Smaug design to the front board.
- Full gilt edges to the text block.
- Includes Tolkien’s original illustrations.
- Housed in original publisher’s slipcase with matching design.

Condition:
- Overall very good condition, with visible signs of handling.
- Leather spine shows natural creasing from use, particularly along the length of the spine.
- Noticeable rubbing and wear at the top of the spine/joint area, with slight fraying where the leather meets the board.
- Minor rubbing and light wear to corners and edges of the binding.
- Cloth boards show light surface wear and faint scuffing consistent with handling.
- Gilt Smaug design on the front board remains clear and well-defined.
- Gilt edges are bright and clean, with no obvious dulling or marking visible.
- Interior pages appear clean and unmarked.
- Slipcase shows general wear, including surface scuffing, light scratches, and rubbing to edges and corners.
- Some visible marks and small abrasions to the slipcase exterior, consistent with use, but structurally sound.

A handsome and solid example of the HarperCollins Deluxe Hobbit — presenting well, with honest signs of use, and retaining strong visual appeal on the shelf.

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