The Hobbit, Or There and Back Again (Deluxe Edition)

2nd impression of Deluxe edition. [4] 286pp, [4]. In black cloth-covered boards with gilt titles on spine and gilded, silver and red Smaug the dragon on the front panel. Speckled edges. Two 2 page maps - Thor's map at the beginning of the book and a map of Wilderland at rear. Colour plate frontispiece and 12 further colour plates, eight of which are coloured by H E Riddert. 8vo. There is a small, mild shadow mark on the front panel else the volume is in fine condition throughout. Presented in its original slipcase, a paper label, as called for, on the front. The slipcase is a little worn at edges, lightly rubbed at corners, with some mild spotting on the label. An truly beautiful volume, exquisitely produced. Tolkien, J R R; Riddert, H E Tolkien, The Hobbit, Middle-earth, Beautiful Books, Deluxe editions