Yes, just sold (it was my listing).

And I was the buyer! And, consistent with speculation upthread, one of the failed bidders on the most recent 1st impression copy. It's one of the ostensible gaps in my collection (like a jacketed copy of the Reader's Club Hobbit) that I felt like filling. I wasn't too surprised, actually, that the bidding on the 1st impression copy went so high; accordingly, when another copy with a Buy Now option appeared, I was more than ready to act. Looking forward to delivery!

I love it, passion and monopoly. Getting the community engaged in acquiring niche items and having a laugh at the occasional sting (like missing out on Lance's proof LOTR), than snarky digs.

Now bring out more of your rarities for sale haha.

Third one in as many weeks. Although I'd grade this one's condition as "poor". IMO

Mr. Underhill wrote:

Third one in as many weeks. Although I'd grade this one's condition as "poor". IMO

The Hobbit Pleasure In Reading Edition

144909563948

Seller: tony66db

(543)

Ended Jan 27, 2023

This item ended more than 90 days ago

This one has serious binding issues tho... plus stamps.

emilien wrote:

This one has serious binding issues tho... plus stamps.

Exactly, pretty beat up.

Clearly one or more persons took pleasure in reading it!

Just sold for £242 (not me)