Tolkien 4 paperback book bundle, the lord of the rings hobbit 20011980. 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. My 1966 paperback editions of the hobbit, and lotr, handbound. Tolkien paperback, 1966 at the best online prices at ebay. Tolkien 18921973 is the creator of middleearth and author of such classic and extraordinary works of fiction as the hobbit, the lord of the rings, and the silmarillion. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. His works, the hobbit and the lord of the rings trilogy have been lauded with success. Tcg old 1966 the hobbit book,paperback what is it worth. First ballantine revised printing february 1966 in very good condition. The hobbit by tolkien, 1966 abebooks shop for books.
The book remains popular and is recognized as a classic in childrens literature. I posted this on discord but thought craig especially would appreciate this. The hobbit mass market paperback january 1, 1966 by j. New listing 4 lord of the rings the hobbit book set jrr tolkien del ray paperback. There are even pages tolkien created to look like they were from the book of. 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. The hobbit ballantine books 1966 the collection books by tolkien middleearth related the hobbit. Aug 29, 20 the hobbit is the unforgettable story of bilbo, a peaceloving hobbit, who embarks on a strange and magical adventure. The main characters of this fantasy, classics story are gandalf. The hobbit is a great readaloud for parents to share with children just as tolkien shared the book with his children. Tolkiens own children, the hobbit met with instant critical acclaim when it was first published in 1937. They were also included in later impressions, and in the 15th impression were used to advertise other books by j. Tolkien 3rd edition, 16th impression 1966 unwin books london sbn 048230707 from 1968 isbn 0048230707 from 1971 paperback cover illustration by j.
Notes all impressions are broadly similar and feature thrors map and the map of wilderland on the endpapers. Editions of the hobbit, or there and back again by j. The hobbit by jrr tolkien paperback book novel 50th anniversary. The hobbit is popular with middle school readers, as well as teens and adults. The hobbit the enchanting prelude to the lord of the rings by j.
Tcg old 1966 the hobbit book,paperback what is it worth as. Pdf the hobbit book middleearth universe free download. Unfollow book the hobbit to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Tolkien 1966 revised edition reset ballantine books new york pbn. 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 farmer giles of ham, leaf by niggle, smith of wootton. Tolkien 1966, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The film was produced by william snyder and took less than a month to create. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The hobbit, or there and back again is a childrens fantasy novel by english author j. The hobbit book gift, the hobbit home decor art, the hobbit bookmark house, the hobbit nursery, party, office, bilbo baggins miniature bookendsstore 4. Buy the hobbit book online at low prices in india the. It is a 1966 paperback,the hobbit, printed by unwin books,the spine has gently lifted at the edge only a little,the past owner to me wrote tolkien under his name on the cover and their name inside the front page other than that all pages are there and free from marks other than a slight yellowing on the page edges, and a slight crease to the. This estimate was for an association copy of the hobbit that was inscribed by the author on the front flyleaf with to stella mills, from her old friend, j. I have a 1966 hardcover edition of the hobbit in very good.
The lord of the rings split as 3 books are second edition, revised with a new foreword by the author also published by houghton mifflin company boston. They are very collectible but difficult to identify. First printing of the collectors edition in a slipcase. The first five ballantine printings of the hobbit had a lion on the lower left front cover illustration. While the same is true of the hobbit, the curious history of the book. Cover illustration by barbara remington hammond page ref pp. The hobbit was so successful in 1937 that tolkien was asked to write a sequel and so was born the lord of the rings. The cover illustration by barbara remington for the first ballantine books edition 1965 originally. Tolkiens the hobbit were published by the houghton mifflin company of boston and new york city. Notes all impressions are broadly similar, featuring thrors map and the map of wilderland on the first and last pages. R tolkien that takes place in the fictional world of middle earth, which is the setting of most of the authors works. Subsequently, the hobbit has been adapted for a variety of media including stage, screen, radio, board games and video games. Buy the hobbit and the lord of the rings book online at. Tolkien books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
Tolkien the hobbit 3rd uk edition 1966 paperback unwin. Tolkien and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Snyder bought the rights to the hobbit for a small sum before the revival of interest in tolkien that came when the books were published in paperback. Tolkien revised edition paperback book from 1937, 1966, 1977 ballantine books sixtysixth printing 288 pages, 418 x 7 good vintage condition, light wear, name written on top of first page.
For christmasmy birthday, i got a few things in the mail from amazon. Us paperback edition with dustjacket, cover art by alan lee. Revised edition of the first ballantine paperback edition. However, the exact number of pages varies from edition to edition due to font size, page size, use of illustrations, and so on. A reluctant partner in this perilous quest is bilbo baggins, a comfortloving unambitious hobbit, who surprises even himself by his resourcefulness and skill as a burglar.
The hobbit is a far easier read than lotr and a child can make short work of it, but it is by no means exclusively a childrens book. More information about this seller contact this seller 10. Apr 24, 2020 the hobbit is a tale of high adventure, undertaken by a company of dwarves in search of dragonguarded gold. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat. A very nice copy, but the printing on the books spine has faded to silver from the original gold and red, otherwise a very clean copy likely never actually read. Free download or read online the hobbit pdf epub middleearth universe series book. The first edition of the novel was published in september 21st 1937, and was written by j. After the book was released in september of 1937, some recognized it. The first authorized adaptation of the hobbit was a stage production by st. This book contains 76 pages of notes summarizing the hobbit and study. The hobbit is the unforgettable story of bilbo, a peaceloving hobbit, who embarks on a strange and magical adventure. Tolkiens own children, the hobbit has sold many millions of copies worldwide and established itself as a modern classic. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard.
Slight wear to the slipcase at the corners where the book enters the case. Tolkien 1966 1stearly houghton hcdj lord of rings wow. Dec 31, 2012 it is a 1966 paperback, the hobbit, printed by unwin books, the spine has gently lifted at the edge only a little, the past owner to me wrote tolkien under his name on the cover and their name inside the front page other than that all pages are there and free from marks other than a slight yellowing on the page edges, and a slight crease to the. The hobbit ballentine revised edition, 1966 1st revised edition ballantine ballantine books first printing, revised edition paperback on the 6th printing.
Tolkien objected to this, and the revised edition removed the lion. The hobbit or, there and back again 1937 a classic childrens fantasy set before the lord of the rings 2001 ballantine del rey paperback 305 pages cover art by ted nasmith left 2001 houghton mifflin trade paperback 330 pages cover art by peter sis right. Nov 01, 2012 the hobbit was so successful in 1937 that tolkien was asked to write a sequel and so was born the lord of the rings. The lord of the lord of the rings in 1965 and is a collectors edition. The boxed set of the middleearth fantasy series was published by harpercollins publications in the year 2011 and is available in both paperback and hardcover. This article describes all known printings until the third edition, which appeared in 1966. The hobbit 1965 the fellowship of the ring 1965 the two towers 1965 the return of the king 1965. This is not so much a cartoon as it is a rush job to get a film made before a deadline.
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. 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. The book remains popular and is recognized as a classic in. All books published by houghton mifflin company boston. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 287 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Since the book provides background for tolkiens lord of the rings trilogy the fellowship of the ring, the two towers, and the return. Find great deals on ebay for the hobbit book and the hobbit book hardcover. Tolkien books sold by the tolkien library rare book store. The hobbit paperback books for sale shop with afterpay. His books have been translated into more than fifty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide. A homebody hobbit finds himself going on a quest to save a dwarven treasure from a dragon in this loose adaptation of the classic novel.
Bilbo baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life, with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home. The hobbit by tolkien, 1966 abebooks passion for books. The hobbit by tolkien, 1966, first edition abebooks. Pirated edition of the hobbit 1966 houghton mifflin edition, released in the republic of china. This is the classic paperback edition with covers using a drawing from tolkiens own hand. Unwin books london sbn 048230707 from 1968 isbn 0048230707 from 1971 paperback.
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