The Hobbit JRR Tolkien Hardcover Alan Lee Illustrated 1997 HOUGHTON MIFFLIN ed.
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NOTE: This is the HOUGHTON MIFFLIN edition Beautiful Copy of The Hobbit – Illustrated by Alan Lee Hardcover with Dust Jacket Up for auction or buy-it-now is a gorgeous collector's edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s masterpiece, The Hobbit, published by Houghton Mifflin Company. This specific edition features the breathtaking, definitive illustrations by renowned Tolkien artist Alan Lee (copyright 1997), whose vision directly inspired the look of the Peter Jackson film adaptations. The text of this edition contains all historical corrections and revisions, conforming exactly to the definitive British Fourth Edition published by George Allen & Unwin in 1978. Condition Details: Dust Jacket: Good. Showcases the iconic golden-hued artwork of Smaug guarding his hoard. Features beautiful metallic gold foil rune borders along the top and bottom edges. Minimal shelf wear; colors are vibrant and crisp. Front hard copy cover - has a small perhaps ink spot- never noticed in the past- could be from manufacturer. Please see all photos Binding: Tight, square, and solid. Printed and bound in Singapore, known for high-quality production runs of this era. Pages: Clean, crisp, and bright. No writing, highlighting, or dog-ears. Overall: A highly collectable, display-worthy addition to any Middle-earth library. Please review the high-resolution photos provided to evaluate the exact cosmetic condition for yourself. The book pictured is the exact item you will receive. Shipping & Handling: Carefully packe
- Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Year: 1997
- Binding: Hardcover
- ISBN: 9780395873465
- Condition: Good
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