The Hobbit: The Classic Bestselling Fantasy Novel

Product Information

Thinning of lower section of paper on half title, due to it having previously adhered to facing page, where the stuck paper remains attached. John Walters / David Lumsden / Clive Kneller / Michael Geary / Cornelius Clarke / etc ]tight binding, no inscsp , clean , small creases front cover corner , mild edgewear col. The condition of the calendar is fine but for small creases near the bottom edge od some month sheets where the sheet has been lifted to lok at or change to other months. The Hobbit is the unforgettable story of Bilbo, a peace-loving hobbit, who embarks on a strange and magical adventure. But this account, based on his personal memoirs, of the one exciting year in the otherwise quiet life of Mr.

Special collector’s film tie-in hardback of the best-selling classic, featuring the complete story with a sumptuous cover design inspired by THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY and brand new reproductions of all the drawings and maps by J. This edition of The Hobbit has been specially formatted for young readers and features cover art by Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Peter Sis. Tiny chip to bottom corner, largeish scratch to front cover, internally VG, each month has large illus.For all ebook purchases, you will be prompted to create an account or login with your existing HarperCollins username and password. Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life, with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home; then one day the wizard Gandalf and a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly and enlist his services - as a burglar - on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure-hoard of Smaug the dragon. Quote taken from a Note on the Text) ***'A finely written saga of dwarves and elves, fearsome goblins and trolls --- an exciting epic of travel and magical adventure, all working up to a devastating climax. Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages. Super octavo hardcover (VG) in d/w (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable.

Fourth impression of the 1995 reset edition, with the number string: 5 7 9 8 6 4 on the printer's page.

They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragonThe prelude to The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies since its publication in 1937, establishing itself as one of the most beloved and influential books of the twentieth century. Tolkien's classic masterpiece, illustrated for the first time with Tolkien's own painting originally created by him for the first edition, and featuring brand new reproductions of all his drawings and maps. Featuring stunning new cover art by Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Peter Sis, this edition of Tolkien's classic tale of Bilbo Baggins has been specially formatted for young readers, with a larger print, wider margins, and interior maps and original interior illustrations by Tolkien. Hobbits have hitherto been passed over in history and legend, perhaps because they as a rule preferred comfort to excitement. Biografie: John Ronald Reuel Tolkien wurde im Jahre 1892 als Sohn englischer Eltern, des Bankmanagers Arthur Reuel Tolkien (1857-1896) und dessen Frau Mabel Suffield (1870 1904), in Bloemfontein im Oranje-Freistaat (heute Südafrika) geboren, wo sich sein Vater aus beruflichen Gründen aufhielt.