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The Hobbit - J. R. Tolkien First US Edition

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Last updated on  Sep 16, 2011 07:14:07 PDT  View all revisions

Item specifics

Binding: Hardcover Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Subject: Literature & Fiction Printing Year: 1938
Topic: Fantasy Origin: American
First US Printing First US Edition

This book was a library copy 

and was rebound with new end sheets 

This is a First US Printing 

I have added (9/16) a picture

of the copyright page 

after receiving an offer

stating that this book is a later printing

The copyright page show 

that the latest copyright date is 1938

The Title page shows the date of 1938

This Books is A US First Edition 


This is NOT the Children's Book Club Edition !



First - The cover illustration is of A standing Hobbit  - NOT a bowing hobbit 

Title page shows picture of Bowing Hobbit - This is correct for the first US Edition First Printing of this book 

Date on title page is 1938 - Correct date for first edition of this book 

Chapter 7 is numbered Chapter 6 (book has 2 chapters numbered VI)  - Correct for First US Edition First Printing of The Hobbit 

The book has the colored plates called for in the First US Edition , First Printing of the Hobbit 

The book is an ex library book and possibly a library edition of the Hobbit - IT has NO front and rear maps 

I have researched this book to the best of my ability and have found 

a statement in the latest edition of Collected Books 

that some library copies  have been seen that did contain maps

But this copy was likely rebound with new end sheets

There is a stamp on the rear end sheet 

F.J.B. & Co July 1940

F.J. B was a book binding company 

near Boston - the book is from that area 

and they probably rebound this book in 1940 

The book has a library plate inside the front cover

a tape repair to page 118 (I took a picture) 

The only notations are the library notations

The pages are fairly clean  with some light soiling here and there 

NO card pouch ( it was removed and there is slight residue) 

I will be happy to provide additional pictures 

the book will be supplied with a facsimile  dust 

I would also welcome any information on this particular book

I have revised this listing as I have gotten new information


THIS IS A VERY COLLECTIBLE BOOK 
IF YOU HAVE AN INTEREST - PLEASE BUY IT OR MAKE AN OFFER

This books will increase greatly in value

in the coming year with the advent

of the Hobbit Movie! 

If you have a serious interest period - please make an offer

or E mail with any questions. 






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