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Collector's Marketplace >> Foyles Hobbit (no dust-jacket)
By Trotter
Shirrif (Moderator)

Foyles Hobbit (no dust-jacket)

8 Jun, 2023 (edited)
2023-6-8 4:48:49 AM UTC
Reeman Dansie Auction 14 June 2023 10:00 BST

Lot 1702 J R R Tolkien, The Hobbit, 1942 Children's Book Club edition, yellow cloth binding



J R R Tolkien, The Hobbit, 1942 Children's Book Club edition, yellow cloth binding, 19cm high

Estimate 400 - 600 GBP

Sold for 1,347.50 GBP

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Trotter
Shirrif (Moderator)
7 Jul, 2023
2023-7-7 5:41:27 PM UTC
This book appears to have been listed on Abebooks at a much higher price.

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Mr. Underhill
Shirrif (Moderator)
7 Jul, 2023
2023-7-7 6:59:01 PM UTC

Trotter wrote:

This book appears to have been listed on Abebooks at a much higher price.


That's the most expensive facsimile dust jacket ever

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