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The Book

This is a RARE early original Twelfth Impression of the 1st UK hardback edition published by George Allen & Unwin in 1961

Also referred to as the Eighth Printing of the 2nd edition.

Presented in the original unrestored Twelfth Impression wrapper designed by Tolkien.

Rarely found in this bright unrestored condition.

What a work of art from the master Tolkien.

A Near Fine book without names or inscriptions.

Slight pushing to spine tips and a thin band of fading to head.

None of the usual ghosting to boards that often occurs with this title.

Some spotting to top page edge.

In the Original Near Fine unclipped wrapper with the price of 12s 6d to front flap and the statement 'TWELFTH IMPRESSION’ to front flap.

Some gentle to joints, with a handful of nicks to edges, with resultant creasing.

A superb bright and crisp example.

Now in removable protective clear Mylar

Cat. No. 00625

The Blurb

The Hobbit is the unforgettable story of Bilbo, a peace-loving hobbit, who embarks on a strange and magical adventure.

A timeless classic.

Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life, with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home; then one day the wizard Gandalf and a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly and enlist his services – as a burglar – on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure-hoard of Smaug the dragon. Bilbo’s life is never to be the same again.

Seldom has any book been so widely read and loved as J. R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale,

The Hobbit. Since its first publication in 1937 it has remained in print to delight each new generation of readers all over the world, and its hero, Bilbo Baggins, has taken his place among the ranks of the immortals of fiction.

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