Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien (1977, Hardcover)
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Title: The Hobbit, or There and Back Again (An Illustrated Edition)Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, New York, 1977Condition: Very Good / Collectible (Please see photos)Up for sale is a true, verified First Edition, First Printing of the rare 1977 fully illustrated deluxe edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. This highly sought-after edition features the vibrant concept and production artwork pulled straight from the beloved 1977 Rankin/Bass animated television film.Condition Details:Copyright Page: Clean, crisp, and definitively confirms a true first impression with no subsequent printing lines or dates.Interior Pages: The internal text, Thrór's map, and color illustrations are clean and bright with tight binding. Cover & Spine: The exterior boards show some typical vintage shelf wear, including mild scuffing along the spine edges and corner bumping (visible in photos). Dust Jacket: Missing the original clear outer acetate jacket.
- Publisher: BBS Publishing Corporation
- Year: 1977
- Condition: Very Good
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