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1961 The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Vintage Illustrated Fiction Book

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1961 The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Vintage Illustrated Fiction Book

The Hobbit, or, There And Back Again
By J.R.R. Tolkien
Illustrated by The Author
Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd: London 1961 Twelfth Impression

" The Hobbit, or, There and Back Again is the beloved fantasy adventure that introduced readers to Middle-earth and established J.R.R. Tolkien as one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century. First published in 1937, the story follows the reluctant hobbit Bilbo Baggins as he joins the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves on a perilous quest to reclaim their homeland and treasure from the dragon Smaug. Along the way Bilbo encounters trolls, goblins, giant spiders, elves and the mysterious creature Gollum, discovering within himself a courage and resourcefulness he never knew he possessed.

Although originally written for younger readers, The Hobbit possesses a depth and richness that appeals equally to adults. Tolkien's masterful world-building, inspired by mythology, folklore and his scholarly interests in language, creates a vividly realised landscape populated by memorable characters and enduring themes of friendship, loyalty, greed, heroism and personal growth. The novel serves as the gateway to the larger legendarium that would later culminate in The Lord of the Rings, making it one of the most significant works of modern fantasy literature.

This 1961 Twelfth Impression retains Tolkien's charming original illustrations, including colour frontis and the celebrated folding map of Thror (pastedown). Bound in the distinctive green cloth designed by the author and featuring the iconic dragon motif, the volume represents a classic mid-century Allen & Unwin edition of one of the most collected books of the twentieth century. An enduring cornerstone of fantasy literature, The Hobbit remains an essential addition to any Tolkien collection and a highly desirable edition for readers and collectors alike. "

Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Inscriptions present to blank endpapers only otherwise unmarked. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. Pages clean and well presented. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 19cm x 13cm x 3cm - 315 Pages

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  • Literature

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    Condition: Good
    Binding: Cloth
    Special Attributes: ["Illustrated", "Original Cloth Bindings"]
    Region: Europe
    Subject: Literature & Fiction
    Original/Facsimile: Original
    Seller Notes: Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Inscriptions present to blank endpapers only otherwise unmarked. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. Pages clean and well presented. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
    Language: English
    Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
    Publisher: George Allen & Unwin Ltd: London
    Year Printed: 1961
    Sub-subject: Tolkien