Paintings, Books and the Dr. Evans Collection of Animalier Bronzes - 2nd April 2008

Lot 170

Tolkien (John Ronald Reuel). The Hobbit

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £900

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Description

Tolkien (John Ronald Reuel). The Hobbit, First Edition, Second Impression, ink ownership inscription on front free endpaper, original cloth, the edges of the spine slightly soiled, dustwrapper with stuck on acetate cover, repairs at head and foot of spine, running across top of spine c.8cm and 1cm down and with a small repair at the foot [1937].