The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien is a first American edition, first state hardcover book published by Houghton Mifflin Company in 1938. This collectible book, written in English, features original illustrations and is a rare find for book collectors due to its special attributes as a 1st edition. A must-have for fans of fantasy literature, this seminal work by Tolkien set the stage for his iconic world-building and storytelling style that would later be celebrated in his popular works.