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157805013135
Seller: lschnatt
(1149)
100.0% positive
Marlton, US
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Ended Apr 9, 2026 7:42:05 PM UTC
Category: Books & Magazines|Antiquarian & Collectible
$2,025.23
[18 Bids]
This is a 1st Edition, 3rd State copy of "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien, published in the US in 1938 by Houghton Mifflin Co. This hardcover book features original illustrations by the author in color and in black and white.
(Please note that the book does NOT come with the original dust jacket.)
This is an extremely good 3rd State copy with the original front/rear boards and spine, firm binding, and no tears/rips/marks. One of my better copies. The notes provide additional details.
Notes:
- I have identified this book as a 3rd State based upon the information presented in the Wikipedia article “English-language editions of The Hobbit”. (And using Wayne Hammond’s 1993 “J.R.R. Tolkien: A Descriptive Bibliography”, this book would also be identified as a 2nd State).
- The binding overall is in very good condition with no obvious splitting or separation.
- The book has the original front/rear boards and spine, with good color, almost no soiling and no edge damage.
- The front/rear maps are intact and in very good shape, but there is a slightly visible vertical line on the front free map page.
- The text block is in excellent condition with no tears, rips, marks or writing. There is one page with a small smudge and several pages that have been trimmed during production on the bottom edge - as is typical with this State (see photos.)
Again this book does NOT include the original dust jacket, however it is sold with a facsimile jacket and a custom slip case.
I tried to take a sampling of photos to show the condition of the boards and text block. So please inspect the images closely.
Shipping within the US is via FedEx, insured, with signature required (no P.O. Box addresses). I will ship within 3 business days after payment. Returns not accepted.
Please send me a message if you need additional information.
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A quick blurb about me: I have been collecting Tolkien for close to 50 years (some of you may even know me). Anyway, I amassed a large number of books (and other items) with many many duplicates. So, I finally decided to begin selling my extra copies.
(Please note that the book does NOT come with the original dust jacket.)
This is an extremely good 3rd State copy with the original front/rear boards and spine, firm binding, and no tears/rips/marks. One of my better copies. The notes provide additional details.
Notes:
- I have identified this book as a 3rd State based upon the information presented in the Wikipedia article “English-language editions of The Hobbit”. (And using Wayne Hammond’s 1993 “J.R.R. Tolkien: A Descriptive Bibliography”, this book would also be identified as a 2nd State).
- The binding overall is in very good condition with no obvious splitting or separation.
- The book has the original front/rear boards and spine, with good color, almost no soiling and no edge damage.
- The front/rear maps are intact and in very good shape, but there is a slightly visible vertical line on the front free map page.
- The text block is in excellent condition with no tears, rips, marks or writing. There is one page with a small smudge and several pages that have been trimmed during production on the bottom edge - as is typical with this State (see photos.)
Again this book does NOT include the original dust jacket, however it is sold with a facsimile jacket and a custom slip case.
I tried to take a sampling of photos to show the condition of the boards and text block. So please inspect the images closely.
Shipping within the US is via FedEx, insured, with signature required (no P.O. Box addresses). I will ship within 3 business days after payment. Returns not accepted.
Please send me a message if you need additional information.
—————
A quick blurb about me: I have been collecting Tolkien for close to 50 years (some of you may even know me). Anyway, I amassed a large number of books (and other items) with many many duplicates. So, I finally decided to begin selling my extra copies.
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