The Hobbit: Facsimile Gift Edition

J.R.R. Tolkien, 2018

Overview

This gift set presents a replica of the exceedingly rare first edition of The Hobbit, offering the original text before J.R.R. Tolkien's revisions for the 1951 edition. The initial publication on September 21, 1937, with a print run of 1,500 copies, featured the author's cover design, illustrations, and maps. Its immediate popularity led to reprints, marking a significant moment in literary history. Due to the scarcity of original copies and textual changes, particularly after 1947 to align with The Lord of the Rings, experiencing the book in its initial form has become challenging.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in the original text of The Hobbit.
• Collectors seeking rare editions of classic fantasy literature.
• Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's early works.

Key features

• Facsimile replica of the first edition.
• Features original text, not the revised version.
• Includes author's cover design, illustrations, and maps.
• Published in 2018.
• Hardcover binding.
• 312 pages.
• English language.
• ISBN: 9780008259549.