The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, UK 2nd Edition, 15th Impression with Original Dustjacket
London: Allen & Unwin, 1965.
J.R.R. Tolkien. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Near Fine / Near Fine. Item #2805
The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by Allen and Unwin in 1965. A lovely Near Fine/Near Fine copy of a very collectable book. This is a 2nd Edition, Fifteenth impression overall, published in 1965, in its original and correct non-price clipped Fifteenth impression dustjacket. The book is in Near Fine condition. The only faults are a slight bit of fading to the edges of the boards, and a little to the spine edges. No offsetting or foxing present on the maps or in the textblock, all clean and bright. No previous owner's name nor any other markings noted. The dustjacket is only lightly tanned to the spine, with the white sections clean and bright on the front and rear panels. Only the tiniest bit of edgewear and some color loss at the tips of the flap folds. The Near Fine dustjacket presents beautifully. The books cover is clean, bright, and unblemished, except for the minor fading to the edges. No bumps to the corners of the boards, no pushing to the spine ends, no wear or fraying whatsoever. An early collectable copy that shows beautifully with the matching Near Fine dustjacket. This is the only 2nd Edition of The Hobbit that does not have the color frontispiece, very likely an Allen & Unwin cost cutting measure. Digital photo's 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.
Price: $750.00 save 5% $712.50