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The Hobbit - Collector's Edition Value Question

24 Oct, 2013
2013-10-24 3:33:57 PM UTC

Hi

I'm new to this forum and I hope you'll be able to help me.

Yesterday I found (and bought) in my local bookstore - The Hobbit Collector's Edition First Printing and would like to know the value of this book.

I have attached some photos

Any ideas ?

Thanks
Shac

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25 Oct, 2013
2013-10-25 3:48:34 AM UTC
Abebooks has a number of copies listed across a range of prices.

https://affiliates.abebooks.com/c/9724 ... hobbit%26x%3D105%26y%3D10
25 Oct, 2013
2013-10-25 5:33:33 AM UTC
Thanks but I couldn't find the 1st printing for sale on ABE
25 Oct, 2013
2013-10-25 6:29:53 PM UTC
There is one copy on ABE currently:

First impression of green boxed Hobbit

1st printing, Collector's Edition, green leather hardcover; in a green leather slip case. The book has red/gilt design on the cover and spine and green mottled text edges. The book has a name & date near the spine on the front endpaper, otherwise the book is in fine condition. The book has color and 2-color illustrations by the author. The cardboard slipcase has dulled surface staining along the cover edges on the label side, likely from moisture. The case has just a touch of wear at the opening corners, otherwise the slipcase is fine with a clean label and no internal damage.

US$ 143.50 plus shipping
4 Nov, 2013
2013-11-4 6:40:37 PM UTC
Thanks !!
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