The first place to look for classic and rare j r r tolkien books. Book in fine condition, tight and square, sharp corners. And sometimes signed early editions are pretty valuable, even if they arent first editions from the first printing. Alan lees artwork was used by the film makers for the hobbit and the lord of the rings. First edition illustrated by alan lee, first impression, signed by the illustrator on the title page and additionally inscribed to lukas, with best wishes, alan lee on the front free endpaper with a large original pencil sketch of gandalf. The hobbit by tolkien, first edition, signed abebooks.
Bilbo baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely tr. Each dust jacket is protected in an acidfree archival quality acetate cover. His books are now highly collectable with rare lord of the rings first editions and signed copies being highly sought after. First edition criteria and points to identify the hobbit.
Signed copies of the book were raffled off each night, tolkien also signed copies of the programme for the performers. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Other tolkien books available, include both the uk and us editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, and. The first edition of the hobbit was published on 21 september, 1937 in. Tolkien the hobbit books when you shop the largest online selection at. First edition, first impression, signed by the authorartist alan lee. Get the best deals on the hobbit fantasy hardcover books when you shop the largest online selection at.
If youre a jrr tolkien fan and havent read the hobbit yet, this is a great edition, with beautiful pictures that really give the book another dimension. Doherty first edition, first printing, mint, newunread in a flawless dust jacket, signed by the author. Catcher in the rye the hobbit a farewell to arms hemingway steinbeck faulkner sinclair lewis main street jonathan livingston seagull winner. This book with red cloth boards is still in the original publishers shrinkwrap. Signed full leather custom binding and clamshell box. Tolkien published by harpercollins in 1995 40, the dustjacket of this the hobbit stands out from other editions because of the gilded moon and gilded borders with dwarven runes. How to tell if a book is a first edition or valuable. First editions are usually valuable when they have their original dust jacket, especially from that time period. Very first edition of the hobbit, the desire for every serious tolkien collector. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the. This is the book where it all started from for me and for tolkien in a more worldly way. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. This first american edition title page originally had an image of a bowing hobbit left, which was later changed to. Numbered edition 112 of 600 signed by the adapters charles dixon and sean deming.
First edition of the hobbit sets record price for j. Hobbit first edition signed by jrr tolkien sells for. Make offer alan lee the hobbit sketchbook signed uk 1st edition hardcover autographed. A major part of my tolkien book collection concentrates upon one single book, namely the hobbit. My fight to free soviet jews and the victorious road to israel. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. There is a certification of authenticity for this unique and very collectible book.
Titles include first edition lord of the rings and the hobbit. David wenzels adaptation of tolkiens the hobbit has become one of the bestloved graphic novels. This is the title page from the 1937 true first edition. Unfollow the hobbit first edition to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
See the limited signed numbered editions which have been sold the tolkien library store always has a large amount of rare and collectible tolkien books up for sale. Rare tolkien items are also available, including books and letters signed by tolkien, proof copies and books from tolkiens personal library. Limited editions of the hobbit, signed, numbered, collectable editions. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. The book was published in 1937, and what would many times happen is that a dust. A first edition of the hobbit given by jrr tolkien to one of his former students in 1937 has more than doubled the world record for a copy of the authors first. Apart from tolkiens most famous works the hobbit and the lord of the ring, he did write other books and the sale also includes a first edition of beowulf the monsters and the critics. I remember my mother reading this book to me as a child and reading the book again really brought back fond memories. The sale smashes the previous record for a sale of the hobbit, set in 2008 when a first edition sold for. Find great deals on ebay for first edition lord of the rings and lord of the rings second edition. The hobbit by tolkien, j r r and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Tolkiens the hobbit, and includes dozens of brandnew paintings and pencil drawings exploring the world of bilbo baggins.
Identifying and collecting first editions shop for books. Find out how to tell if a book is a first edition with this handy guide. The first american edition was published in 1938 and had a bowing hobbit on the front boards. As weird as it may sound, printing errors make for valuable books. Since 2001 first state books has specialised in literary and childrens fiction. The hobbit 1st edition hardcover books for sale ebay. The first edition of the hobbit was published on 21 september, 1937 in a print run of 1,500 copies that was sold out by 15 december of that year. The hobbit by tolkien, first edition, signed abebooks passion for books.
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The hobbit, harper collins publishers, the 1st printing of the 1999 deluxe limited edition, limited to 2500 copies worldwide enquire about this book. Tolkiens classic is illustrated with 48 paintings by noted artist michael hague. Buy products related to signed first edition book products and see what customers say about signed first edition book products on free delivery possible on. Tolkien, illustrated by michael hague and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles.
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