THE HOBBIT - Educational ed. for Russian students (Presto, 2000) J.R.R Tolkien

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THE HOBBIT Educational edition for Russian students Presto, 2000 J.R.R Tolkien For all fans and collectors of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium, we are offering a truly unusual edition that is extremely hard to find on the Western market! This is the edition published in Moscow in 2000 by the "Presto" publishing house, designed as an educational English reader for Russian students. Why is this a unique piece for your Tolkien collection? Rare Russian Publication: Printed in Moscow in 2000, featuring an adapted English text edited by S.N. Cherkhanova. Original Illustrations: Richly illustrated by Russian artist M.I. Sukharev (Сухарев М.И.), showcasing a graphic style distinct from classic British or Western editions. Collector’s Curiosity: The back cover features a striking typo in the author's name: "Jonh Ronald Reuel Tolkien". Condition: Excellent overall condition, well-preserved cover, clean pages (please see detailed photos for close-ups). An unmissable item for collectors of foreign editions, adaptations, or publishing curiosities related to The Hobbit and Middle-earth!

• Year: 2000

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