A vintage hardback copy of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by George Allen & Unwin. The accompanying notes identify this as a 3rd Edition, 8th Impression, making it a desirable edition for Tolkien collectors. The book is complete with its original dust jacket and all plates are present.

The dust jacket has a green backing paper adhered to the rear, a tape repair on the title panel, and a sticker attached to the verso of the title panel. A blank page has been inserted after the front endpaper. Despite these restoration and ownership-related issues, the book remains complete and presents well on the shelf, making it a solid collectible or reading copy of this classic fantasy novel.

• Title: The Hobbit
• Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
• Condition: Good; Complete with all plates. Dust jacket has a green backing paper adhered to the rear, a tape repair to the title panel, and a sticker affixed to the title verso. A blank page has been inserted after the front endpaper. General age-related shelf wear, handling marks, and wear consistent with age. Please refer to all photographs as they form part of the description and show the overall condition. Binding is tight and pages are mostly clean, no inscriptions or other addition other then those to early pages. If you have any questions or need more images please feel free to ask and I will do my best to help. A Good Solid Scarce HB in presentable condition. Images bright and boards/DJ vibrant also.

A collectible George Allen & Unwin edition of The Hobbit, ideal for Tolkien enthusiasts and collectors seeking an early edition with original dust jacket despite the noted restoration and ownership modifications.