The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, 1955 UK 7th Impression in 7th Impression Dustjacket, with Custom Morocco Slipcase
London: Allen & Unwin, 1955.
J.R.R. Tolkien. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Near Fine / Near Fine. Item #2799
The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Allen & Unwin in 1955, this is the 2nd Edition 7th impression overall. The book is in Near Fine condition, with a bit of browning to the edges of the green cloth from light exposure. The rest of covers are clean with almost no shelf wear or rubbing. No previous owners names or any other markings in the book. No foxing to the textblock or edges, with the back side of the dustjacket showing a bit of offsetting. The dustjacket is price clipped front and rear, with the publishers new price printed to the front flap. Two months into production of the 8th Impression of the Hobbits, along with the remaining original 7th Impression dustjackets, Allen & Unwin changed the price as found on the first UK 7th impression dustjackets. The 7th and 8th jackets were price clipped -- both front and rear flap -- by the Allen & Unwin publishing company itself, with their new price of 12s.6d overprinted below the impression notation on the front flap. So this copy is one with the overprinted price of 12s 6d. A bit of tanning to the exposed edges of the flaps, but no marks or foxing, with the spine a bit darkened to the white areas. The spine and flap folds show almost no rubbing or color loss, with no chips or edge wear noted. The original green cloth features dark blue stamping of Tolkien's own design, the iconic Mountains and Dragon. The title verso has the full printing history up to this 7th impression of 1955. Colors are a bit darkened and the white areas show a little soiling or tanning. Edges of the text block are clean and unfoxed, with the topstain faded and a bit dusty. A lovely copy of an early printing, of this much sought after children's classic, now housed in a custom Morocco covered slipase. Additional digital images are available, inquire if interested. Other Tolkien books available, include both the UK and US editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, and Signed/Numbered/Limited Editions.
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