TCG Letter #1873

In reply to Tolkien's letter, 13th May, asking about the US publisher interested in The Hobbit, C. A. Furth gives details. It is the Houghton Mifflin Company (HMCo). He notes that GA&U would prefer to publish the book in October 1937.

There is as yet no date for a US publication, so Tolkien might have time to produce some artwork for them.

Furth will forward Tolkien's letter to the US publisher. He hopes that Tolkien will be able to send HMCo some drawings by the end of June. GA&U have told HMCo that if they do prefer an American artist, Tolkien should be allowed to see specimens before publication.