The Hobbit,1959,J.R.R.Tolkien,Second UK Edition,6th, w/First Facsimile Dust Covr

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The Hobbit,1959,J.R.R.Tolkien,Second UK Edition,6th, w/First Facsimile Dust Covr:
$399.95

\"Curse it! curse it! curse it!\" hissed Gollum. \"Curse the Baggins! It\'s gone! What has it got in its pocketses? Oh we guess, we guess, my precious. He\'s found it, yes he must have. My birthday-present.\" ~ Gollum

Here we offer the stated \"11th impression,\" also known as the second edition, 6th printing of the classic fantasy novel \"for all ages,\" J.R.R. Tolkien\'sThe Hobbit, published by Unwin Brothers, Limited, Woking and London, in 1959.The book comes complete with a high-quality first edition facsimile dust jacket. The book is in wonderful condition with edgewear and minor staining to the odd paper-surfaced boards (please see pics.) One of the corners has worn to the board. Inside, the book is very clean and really in excellent condition with a penned inscription on a blank flyleaf, fully intact endpapers, no foxing.The text and illustrations are bright and crisp, the binding is tight and square.The book\'s acid-free facsimile jacket comes wrapped in a mylar sleeve and readyto slip into your collection. 315 pages. The book measures approx. 7.5 x 5.25-inches.

This very early Hobbit will make a remarkable addition to your collection or a very special and thoughtful gift.

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