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Hompen [The Hobbit, or There and Back Again] published by Stockholm: Kooperativa Förbundets in 1947
#clp0927 - Hompen, 1947, first Swedish edition - first translation of The Hobbit into any language - SOLD

Hompen [The Hobbit, or There and Back Again] published by Stockholm: Kooperativa Förbundets in 1947.

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J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 1960, 1st printing
#jb0001 - J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 1960, 1st printing - 300 EUR

Used first impression of the Dutch translation of The Hobbit.

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De Hobbit – First Dutch Edition, First Printing 1960
#ev0008 - De Hobbit – First Dutch Edition, First Printing 1960 - SOLD

First Dutch edition and first printing of J.R.R. Tolkien's De Hobbit, published by Het Spectrum in 1960 as Prisma 529. Translated by Max Schuchart, with the iconic bright pink Cees Kelfkens cover.

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De Hobbit – First Dutch Edition, First Printing 1960 – J.R.R. Tolkien
#ydb0001 - De Hobbit – First Dutch Edition, First Printing 1960 – J.R.R. Tolkien - 250 EUR

Used first impression of the Dutch translation of The Hobbit. This book is being sold on behalf of Boekverkoop Odd Fellows Dronten. Proceeds from its book sales support charitable causes.

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The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings — first Polish editions, 1960–1963
#sob0001 - The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings — first Polish editions, 1960–1963 — 4030 EUR

Four volumes in custom full-leather bindings, with gilt decoration and a presentation case. Maria Skibniewska’s Polish translations. Ownership stamp and minor wear to the map edges.

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Hobbit, czyli tam i z powrotem — first Polish edition, Iskry 1960
#sob0009 - Hobbit, czyli tam i z powrotem — first Polish edition, Iskry 1960 — 1209 EUR

Maria Skibniewska’s translation, illustrated by Jan Młodożeniec, in a later full-leather binding with a gilt and red dragon. Ownership stamp; half-title inserted after the title page.

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De Hobbit – Dutch Second Printing 1967 – Prisma 529
#ev0006 - De Hobbit – Dutch Second Printing 1967 – Prisma 529 - 220 EUR

Early Dutch second printing of J.R.R. Tolkien's De Hobbit, published by Het Spectrum in 1967 as Prisma 529. Translated by Max Schuchart, with the iconic pink Cees Kelfkens cover.

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De hobbit – J.R.R. Tolkien – Prisma-Boeken, 3rd Printing 1967 – Dutch Edition
#clp1191 - De hobbit – J.R.R. Tolkien – Prisma-Boeken, 3rd Printing 1967 – Dutch Edition - 220 EUR

Used first impression of the Dutch translation of The Hobbit.

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De Hobbit — fourth Dutch printing (1968)
#pc0740d - De Hobbit — fourth Dutch printing (1968) — 175 EUR

A Dutch Prisma paperback of Tolkien’s The Hobbit, translated by Max Schuchart, with the familiar Cees Kelfkens cover design.

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De Hobbit – Dutch Sixth Printing 1969 – Prisma 529
#ev0007 - De Hobbit – Dutch Sixth Printing 1969 – Prisma 529 - 125 EUR

Dutch sixth printing of J.R.R. Tolkien's De Hobbit, published by Het Spectrum in 1969 as Prisma 529. Max Schuchart translation with the iconic Cees Kelfkens cover, later protected with transparent plastic film.

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De Hobbit — Dutch Seventh Printing (1970), Cees Kelfkens Cover
#ev0023 - De Hobbit — Dutch Seventh Printing (1970), Cees Kelfkens Cover - € 125

A 1970 seventh Dutch printing in the pink Cees Kelfkens cover, translated by Max Schuchart.

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De Hobbit — Seventh Dutch Printing (1970), Inscribed Copy
#ev0025 - De Hobbit — Seventh Dutch Printing (1970), Inscribed Copy - € 110

A 1970 seventh Dutch printing with the pink Cees Kelfkens cover and a birthday inscription dated 1971.

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De Hobbit — Eighth Dutch Printing (1971), Marked Ex-Libris Copy
#ev0026 - De Hobbit — Eighth Dutch Printing (1971), Marked Ex-Libris Copy - € 100

A 1971 eighth Dutch printing with the pink Cees Kelfkens cover and ownership marks.

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De Hobbit — eighth Dutch printing, copy A (1971)
#pc0740b - De Hobbit — eighth Dutch printing, copy A (1971) — 100 EUR

A Dutch Prisma paperback of Tolkien’s The Hobbit, translated by Max Schuchart, with the familiar Cees Kelfkens cover design.

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De Hobbit — eighth Dutch printing, copy B (1971)
#pc0740c - De Hobbit — eighth Dutch printing, copy B (1971) — 110 EUR

A Dutch Prisma paperback of Tolkien’s The Hobbit, translated by Max Schuchart, with the familiar Cees Kelfkens cover design.

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De hobbit – Prisma-Boeken 529 – 9th Printing 1972 – Dutch Cees Kelfkens cover
#clp1194 - De hobbit – Prisma-Boeken 529 – 9th Printing 1972 – Dutch Cees Kelfkens cover - 150 EUR

Used first impression of the Dutch translation of The Hobbit.

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De Hobbit - Prisma 529 - 9th Impression 1972 - J.R.R. Tolkien
#clp1195 - De Hobbit - Prisma 529 - 9th Impression 1972 - J.R.R. Tolkien - 150 EUR

Used first impression of the Dutch translation of The Hobbit.

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De Hobbit — Ninth Dutch Printing (1972), Cees Kelfkens Cover
#ev0024 - De Hobbit — Ninth Dutch Printing (1972), Cees Kelfkens Cover - € 135

A 1972 ninth Dutch printing in the pink Cees Kelfkens cover, translated by Max Schuchart.

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The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion — Polish clothbound set, 1981–1985
#sob0012 - The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion — Polish clothbound set, 1981–1985 — 705 EUR

A five-volume Iskry / Czytelnik set in cloth with dust jackets: second Polish editions of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, with the first Polish Silmarillion. Slight jacket-edge wear and an ownership stamp in one volume.

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Hobbit — Polish, Alan Lee illustrated, Amber 2007, custom full-leather binding
#sob0021 - Hobbit — Polish, Alan Lee illustrated, Amber 2007, custom full-leather binding — 600 EUR

Paulina Braiter’s Polish translation, illustrated by Alan Lee, in decorated full leather. A small split in the spine leather has been repaired.

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Le Hobbit — French, Alan Lee illustrated, 2012, custom leather binding
#sob0011 - Le Hobbit — French, Alan Lee illustrated, 2012, custom leather binding — 806 EUR

The Christian Bourgois illustrated French edition in a decorated full-leather binding. An individually numbered copy in the French custom binding series.

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De Hobbit – J.R.R. Tolkien, Prisma-Boeken 529, 9e druk
#ev0005 - De Hobbit – J.R.R. Tolkien, Prisma-Boeken 529, 9e druk - SOLD

Dutch Prisma-Boeken edition of De Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, 9th printing. Max Schuchart translation with the iconic Cees Kelfkens cover, a contemporary gift inscription, and a clean, well-preserved interior.

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De Hobbit — ninth Dutch printing, marked reading copy (1972)
#pc0740f - De Hobbit — ninth Dutch printing, marked reading copy (1972) — 75 EUR

A Dutch Prisma paperback of Tolkien’s The Hobbit, translated by Max Schuchart, with the familiar Cees Kelfkens cover design.

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De Hobbit — ninth Dutch printing (1972)
#pc0746 - De Hobbit — ninth Dutch printing (1972) — 125 EUR

A Dutch Prisma paperback of Tolkien’s The Hobbit, translated by Max Schuchart, with the familiar Cees Kelfkens cover design.

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De Hobbit — tenth Dutch printing (1973)
#pc0740a - De Hobbit — tenth Dutch printing (1973) — 125 EUR

A Dutch Prisma paperback of Tolkien’s The Hobbit, translated by Max Schuchart, with the familiar Cees Kelfkens cover design.

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De Hobbit – J.R.R. Tolkien – Prisma-Boeken 1960, 11th Printing (1974) – Dutch Edition
#clp1199 - De Hobbit – J.R.R. Tolkien – Prisma-Boeken 1960, 11th Printing (1974) – Dutch Edition - 135 EUR

Used first impression of the Dutch translation of The Hobbit.

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De Hobbit — eleventh Dutch printing (1974)
#pc0740e - De Hobbit — eleventh Dutch printing (1974) — 110 EUR

A Dutch Prisma paperback of Tolkien’s The Hobbit, translated by Max Schuchart, with the familiar Cees Kelfkens cover design.

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J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 2010, 30rd printing
#clp1057 - J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 2010, 30rd printing - SOLD

30th anniversary edition of the Dutch translation of The Hobbit.

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De Hobbit — thirtieth Dutch printing (2010)
#pc0741a - De Hobbit — thirtieth Dutch printing (2010) — 110 EUR

The 2010 thirtieth Dutch printing of De Hobbit, retaining Max Schuchart’s translation and the familiar pink Kelfkens cover design.

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De Hobbit — thirtieth Dutch printing with anniversary sticker (2010)
#pc0741b - De Hobbit — thirtieth Dutch printing with anniversary sticker (2010) — 115 EUR

The 2010 thirtieth Dutch printing of De Hobbit, retaining Max Schuchart’s translation and the familiar pink Kelfkens cover design.

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De Hobbit — thirtieth Dutch printing (2010)
#clp1207a - De Hobbit — thirtieth Dutch printing (2010) — 110 EUR

The 2010 thirtieth Dutch printing of De Hobbit, retaining Max Schuchart’s translation and the familiar pink Kelfkens cover design.

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Bilbo. En Hobbits Aventyr, Translated by Britt G. Hallqvist and illustrated by Tove Jansson,
#clp0936 - Bilbo En Hobbits Aventyr, 1962, First printing, First official Swedish Translation published by Raben and Sjogren - € 1300

Bilbo. En Hobbits Aventyr, Translated by Britt G. Hallqvist and illustrated by Tove Jansson, .

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J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 1974, 11th printing
#clp0484 - J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 1974, 11th printing, Bart van Erkel cover - € 6

Eleventh printing of the Dutch translation of The Hobbit

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J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 1975, 12th printing
#clp0485 - J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 1975, 12th printing, Bart van Erkel cover - € 6

Twelfth printing of the Dutch translation of The Hobbit

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De Hobbit – First Dutch Hardcover Edition 1976
#ev0010 - De Hobbit – First Dutch Hardcover Edition 1976 - 350 EUR

Rare 1976 first Dutch hardcover edition of Tolkien's De Hobbit, with revised Max Schuchart translation, colour illustrations and original dust jacket.

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J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 1976, 13th printing
#clp0486 - J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 1976, 13th printing, Bart van Erkel cover - € 6

Thirteenth printing of the Dutch translation of The Hobbit

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J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 1977, 14th printing
#clp0487 - J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 1977, 14th printing, Bart van Erkel cover - € 6

Fourteenth printing of the Dutch translation of The Hobbit

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J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 1979, 17th printing
#clp0488 - J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 1979, 17th printing, Tolkien logo cover - € 6

Seventeenth printing of the Dutch translation of The Hobbit

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J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 1981, 19th printing
#clp0489 - J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 1981, 19th printing, Tolkien logo cover - € 6

Nineteenth printing of the Dutch translation of The Hobbit

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J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 1983, 20th printing
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Twentieth printing of the Dutch translation of The Hobbit

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J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 1985, 22nd printing
#clp0491 - J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 1985, 22nd printing, Tolkien logo cover - € 6

Twenty-second printing of the Dutch translation of The Hobbit

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J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 1987, 24th printing
#clp0492 - J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 1987, 24th printing, Tolkien logo cover - € 6

Twenty-fourth printing of the Dutch translation of The Hobbit

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Bilbo le Hobbit – Tolkien, French Bourgois Edition 1992
#ev0014 - Bilbo le Hobbit – Tolkien, French Bourgois Edition 1992 - 150 EUR

Scarce 1992 French Christian Bourgois edition of Bilbo le Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, translated by Francis Ledoux, with Alan Lee cover artwork and Tolkien’s maps.

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J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 2004, 19th printing
#clp0493 - J.R.R. Tolkien, De Hobbit, Dutch, paperback, 2004, 19th printing, John Howe cover - € 10

Nineteenth printing of the Dutch translation of The Hobbit

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Undated copy — printing unidentified

De Hobbit — pink-cover Dutch Prisma paperback, incomplete copy
#pc0776 - De Hobbit — pink-cover Dutch Prisma paperback, incomplete copy — 75 EUR

Incomplete Dutch Prisma Hobbit in pink Cees Kelfkens wrappers. Title and copyright leaves missing; publication year and printing unidentified.

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