{"product_id":"1961-the-hobbit-by-j-r-r-tolkien-vintage-illustrated-fiction-book","title":"1961 The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Vintage Illustrated Fiction Book","description":"\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   1961 The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Vintage Illustrated Fiction Book\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-size: large;\"\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n  The Hobbit, or, There And Back Again\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n  By J.R.R. Tolkien\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n  Illustrated by The Author\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-size: large;\"\u003e\n  Published by George Allen \u0026amp; Unwin Ltd: London 1961 Twelfth Impression\n \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n         \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n           \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n             \u003cdiv\u003e\n              \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-family: Arial; font-size: large; font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n               \"\n              \u003c\/span\u003e\n              \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n               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.\n              \u003c\/font\u003e\n              \u003cdiv\u003e\n               \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n                \u003cbr\u003e\n               \u003c\/font\u003e\n              \u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv\u003e\n               \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n                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.\n               \u003c\/font\u003e\n              \u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv\u003e\n               \u003cbr\u003e\n              \u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n               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 \u0026amp; 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.\n              \u003c\/font\u003e\n              \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\n               \"\n              \u003c\/span\u003e\n             \u003c\/div\u003e\n             \u003cdiv\u003e\n              \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\n               \u003cbr\u003e\n              \u003c\/span\u003e\n             \u003c\/div\u003e\n             \u003cdiv\u003e\n              \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n               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.\n              \u003c\/font\u003e\n             \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n           \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n         \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n       \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont rwr=\"1\" style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n    \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n     \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n    \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n      \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n       Size 19cm x 13cm x 3cm - 315 Pages\n      \u003c\/font\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Antique Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47366170017931,"sku":null,"price":388.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0770\/0875\/files\/5cfe942f-a1d2-4bc4-9237-f66ad0e4224c.jpg?v=1781515327","url":"https:\/\/antiquebooksaustralia.com.au\/products\/1961-the-hobbit-by-j-r-r-tolkien-vintage-illustrated-fiction-book","provider":"Antique Books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}