The Hobbit, 1938, J.R.R. Tolkien, 1st edition 4th State. Flautist on emblem page, chapter VII corrected, paste down maps, broken b, broken a, broken c. This is the first US Edition, fourth state with publication date of 1944. Book is in very good condition with sturdy binding and solid boards. Pages are free of any writings, remainders or library markings. A very nice copy of this book. Please let me know if you need anything.