J.R.R. Tolkien - The Hobbit - 1971

This is a rare hardback copy, of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit or There and Back Again". This copy is from the highly sought-after Heritage of Literature Series published by Longman, and features Tolkien's illustrations on the front board. These editions were produced without dust jackets for use in schools, and finding them in this condition is very unusual. This copy has been well cared for and it remains in Very Good condition. It would make a great addition to any children's illustrated library or private collection.

CONDITION & FEATURES

- Very Good condition
- Rare HLS Edition
- Tolkien illustration to the Front Board
- Maps to the Front & Rear Endpapers
- Pages are generally straight and clean
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and Hinges are secure
- Boards are mostly straight & bright - minor edge wear and fore-edge toning
- Spine is straight - minor ceasing and edge wear
- Neat names to the Front Free Endpaper and the Rear Flyleaf

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SUMMARY

- The Hobbit or There and Back Again
- Written by J.R.R. Tolkien
- Illustrated by J.R.R. Tolkien
- Printed 1971, 3rd Edition, 7th Impression Reprinted
- Published by Longman Group Ltd., London
- Hardcover

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CONDITION TERMINOLOGY

Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.

Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.

Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.

Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.

Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.

Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.

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SHIPPING

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