J.R.R. Tolkien – The Hobbit – Unwin Books Paperback, 14th Impression (1972) A vintage paperback edition of The Hobbit published by Unwin Books / George Allen & Unwin Ltd., London. This copy is the 14th impression (1972) of the edition first published in 1966, as clearly shown on the copyright page. The cover features the original artwork by Tolkien himself — the iconic dragon Smaug soaring above the burning Lake-town — reproduced in the classic Unwin Books layout that defined the book’s look for a generation of readers. Bibliographic details: • Publisher: George Allen & Unwin Ltd / Unwin Books, London W.C.1 • Edition: copyright 1966, 14th impression 1972 • ISBN: 0 04 823070 7 • Printed in Great Britain by Hunt Barnard Printing Ltd, Aylesbury Condition: • Cover intact with good colour retention; light age-related toning to the cream background • Binding solid — pages secure • Interior pages in good vintage condition, consistent with age • No clipping, no missing pages A collectible copy for Tolkien enthusiasts and admirers of classic mid-century fantasy publishing.