Seems to be close to what they have been selling for recently. One sold in September for the same price (boards were in better condition). Maybe the condition of this one would bring it down some.
Edited by Mr. Underhill on 2026-6-18 6:33:33 PM UTC
2026-6-18 6:25:30 PM UTC
Pulch wrote:
Overpriced for the condition, but these don't show up all that often. This is a 2nd state which is less common than the 1st. But I wouldn't put this in the wonder category because the asking price is not out of the realm of possibility of someone paying it IMO and there is precedent for buyers paying this amount.
I wouldn't pay it as the condition is very poor, but it is a genuinely scarce item. Definitely right on the line of being a wonder/interesting.
I didn't originally see the image of it being a 5th impression overall, the title makes it sound like it's the 5th impression of the 2nd edition, or 9th overall
Edited by Mr. Underhill on 2026-6-18 6:44:13 PM UTC Edited by Mr. Underhill on 2026-6-18 6:50:22 PM UTC
2026-6-18 6:43:04 PM UTC
Pulch wrote:
I didn't originally see the image of it being a 5th impression overall, the title makes it sound like it's the 5th impression of the 2nd edition, or 9th overall
The dealer does supply an image of the CR page. One just has to look there...or you could consult my handy article(which I need to update, another thing on my list) Also the only HMCO Hobbits with boards like this are the 1951 5th printings(both states)
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