I have a 1966 hardcover edition of the hobbit in very good. Feb 27, 20 i have a 1966 hard cover edition of the hobbit in very good condition. This beautiful, deluxe collectors edition of the hobbit will be one youll treasure. If you care for journeys there and back, out of the comfortable western world, over the edge of the wild, and home again, and can take an interest in a humble hero blessed with a little wisdom and a little courage and. Free download or read online the hobbit pdf epub middleearth universe series book. Tolkien 1966 revised edition reset ballantine books new york pbn.
First american edition the early united states editions of j. The silmarillion deluxe slipcase edition by jrr tolkien beautiful book. Bilbo baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely tr. Nov 03, 2014 pom harrington presents this rare, first edition, first impression hobbit, boasting the first issue jacket with the handcorrection to dodgeson on the rear inside flap. The first edition of the novel was published in september 21st 1937, and was written by j. Tolkien the hobbit 3rd uk edition 1966 paperback unwin. Pdf the hobbit book middleearth universe free download. Mar 31, 2018 this new series of videos will provide a closer look at the books featured in my tolkien collection. Collecting the hobbit or there and back again by tolkien, j r r. The cover illustration by barbara remington for the first ballantine books edition 1965 originally featured a lion and a pair of. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability.
Does anyone have any edition that they especially like, any particular cover art or design that gives the book the majesty it deserves. It was published on 21 september 1937 to wide critical acclaim, being nominated for the carnegie medal and awarded a prize from the new york herald tribune for best juvenile fiction. This is a fine special 50th anniversary edition in a gold slipcase published by. Includes the map still intact in the back of the book, see picture. This time, we admire the gorgeous facsimile first edition of the hobbit, released in 2016. The hobbit by j r r tolkien and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The timeless classic presented in the standard hardcover edition using the authors original jacket design. A second edition, extensively corrected and with tolkiens new preface explaining the origin of the novel, was published in 1966, and the first onevolume edition based on the. The hobbit 50th anniversary edition slipcover box hardback book. Tolkien objected to this, and the revised edition removed the lion. John walters david lumsden clive kneller michael geary cornelius clarke. This is the book where it all started from for me and for tolkien in a more worldly way.
The definitive collection of tolkiens classic fairie tales, in the vein of the hobbit, illustrated by oscar winner alan lee never before published in a single volume, tolkiens four novellas. Tolkien s the hobbit were published by the houghton mifflin company of boston and new york city. Tolkien books sold by the tolkien library rare book store. The hobbit and the lord of the rings, authorized edition. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. The first five ballantine printings of the hobbit had a lion on the lower left front cover illustration. Pom harrington presents this rare, first edition, first impression hobbit, boasting the first issue jacket with the handcorrection to dodgeson on the rear inside flap. Because a publisher cannot predict accurately how the public will receive a new author, they usually print a small first run and follow it with reprints as needed. Granted, the illustrations are charming in their own way, but still. Unwin books london sbn 048230707 from 1968 isbn 0048230707 from 1971 paperback. Encased in a green leatherette slipcase with front square illustration, the book cover features a border of imprinted gold and red runes on the same green leatherette, with a square illustration in the center matching the illustration on the exterior of the case. A major part of my tolkien book collection concentrates upon one single book, namely the hobbit.
Notes all impressions are broadly similar and feature thrors map and the map of wilderland on the endpapers. It was published on 21 september 1937 to wide critical acclaim, being nominated for. Tolkien 50th anniversary edition gold slipcase at the best online prices at ebay. This is the first cinematic adaptation of the hobbit. They are very collectible but extraordinarily difficult to identify. Editions of the hobbit, or there and back again by j. A bright gold slipcase with only a couple of minor stray marks. I also have the second edition of the lord of the rings 3 books 1965, also in very good condition and also the lord of the rings as one book, collectors edition, 1965. Book collection visual library 19372007 here is my evergrowing collection of english versions of the hobbit im sure tolkien would be proud. Find great deals on ebay for the hobbit book and the hobbit book hardcover. Okay, put cinematic in quotes, because the actual film consists of nothing but static illustrations with voice over narration. The hobbit is the unforgettable story of bilbo, a peaceloving hobbit, who embarks on a strange and magical adventure.
Tolkien and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book is beautifully decorated and comes with a matching protective slipcover. Same format and quality as first printing, in the original green cloth with art by tolkien. Pirated edition of the hobbit 1966 houghton mifflin edition, released in the republic of china. The american radio theatre company the minds eye produced an audio adaptation of the hobbit which was released on six onehour audio cassettes in 1979 rob inglis performed the only unabridged audiobook edition of the hobbit, for recorded books in 1991. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 287 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. John ronald reuel tolkien the hobbit, or there and back. Bright gold with red and green gilt stamping on cover and spine. This book contains 76 pages of notes summarizing the hobbit and study questions. This time, we admire the gorgeous facsimile first edition of the hobbit. Tolkiens the hobbit inevitably attract the attention and money of both book collectors and fans. The hobbit, collectors edition christian book distributors. I also have the second edition of the lord of the rings 3 books 1965, also in very good. Tolkien hardback, 1966 at the best online prices at ebay.
The 1966 short animated film the hobbit was the first ever film production of the hobbit. Book plate on inside page attributed to previous owner. Cover illustration by barbara remington hammond page ref pp. Unfollow book the hobbit to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. First printing of the collectors edition in a slipcase. The lord of the rings has a very nice red leather cover and box. The following is a list of dramatizations of the hobbit film and television. All books published by houghton mifflin company boston. His journey through mirkwood and the climactic confrontation with the dragon smaug. Tolkien 1966, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. This article describes all known printings until the third edition, which appeared in 1966.
Jul 20, 2014 madhog rediscovers the first ever adaptation of the hobbit, directed by the man who ruined tom and jerry. Editions with dust jackets and in good condition sell for the most. The hobbit, or there and back again is a childrens fantasy novel by english author j. World war ii and paper rationing disrupted the printing, but subsequent edition were published in 1951, 1966, 1978 and. It is not for derived or unprinted works such as screenplays, graphic novels, or audio. The first american editions of the hobbit were published by houghton mifflin company, boston. This a 1966 leatherette collectors edition of the hobbit. Tolkiens classic is illustrated with 48 paintings by noted artist michael hague. Revised edition of the first ballantine paperback edition. R tolkien that takes place in the fictional world of middle earth, which is the setting of most of the authors works.
Tolkiens the hobbit were published by the houghton mifflin company of boston and new york city. The hobbit, or there and back again an unexpected party. Early editions of a book as popular and enduring as j. Encased in a green leatherette slipcase with front square illustration, the book cover features a border of.
In green faux leather covers with stamped gilt design and stamped red and gilt border on front cover and gilt lettering on spine in green faux leather slipcase. In green faux leather covers with stamped gilt design and stamped red and gilt border on front cover and gilt lettering on spine in green. This new series of videos will provide a closer look at the books featured in my tolkien collection. The hobbit tells the famous story of bilbo baggins, a hobbit who is caught up in the affairs of wizards. Unfollow the hobbit book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I have a 1966 hard cover edition of the hobbit in very good condition. This list contains only complete, printed englishlanguage editions of the hobbit by j. A homebody hobbit finds himself going on a quest to save a dwarven treasure from a.
The hobbit tells a fantastic story of adventure, danger, friendship, and courage, and serves as a prequel to the even more immersive and epic book series, the lord of the rings. Madhog rediscovers the first ever adaptation of the hobbit, directed by the man who ruined tom and jerry. This is a fine special 50th anniversary edition in a gold slipcase published by bomc. The second impression, or second state was published march 1, 1938, limited to 5,000 copies. A very nice copy, but the printing on the book s spine has faded to silver from the original gold and red, otherwise a very clean copy likely never actually read. The number of copies of the first state is also currently unknown. It is not for derived or unprinted works such as screenplays, graphic novels, or audio books. First ballantine revised printing february 1966 in very good condition. The hobbit by tolkien, 1966, first edition abebooks. Hobbit, third or 3rd, allen abebooks passion for books. I am a huge fan of the great tolkien and have found several gorgeous editions of the lord of the rings, but cannot seem to find one that i really like for the hobbit. The cover illustration by barbara remington for the first ballantine books edition 1965 originally featured a lion and a pair of emus.
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