The Hobbit Deluxe Edition 2004 by J.R.R. Tolkien Published by Harper Collins in 2004 (based on the 5th edition reset 1995), hardcover with slipcase, 294 pages. Condition is very good, unmarked, crisp and tight. This Deluxe Edition is published as a companion to the 50th Anniversary Edition of 'The Lord of the Rings. The definitive edition of the text, fully reset and corrected for this special edition, with many unique features: Exclusive 16 page introduction by Christopher Tolkien about the history of 'The Hobbit'. The illustration, "The Three Trolls are turned to Stone" by J.R.R. Tolkien, appears for the first time. Fully illustrated by the author, with 14 illustrations appearing in full color. Also appearing for the first time is a fold-out version of Thror's Map, with the 'magic' runes only visible when the map is held up to the light, as the author intended. For the first time the Map of Wilderland appears in blue and black, as the author originally intended. Tolkien's drawing of Mirkwood appears as the front endpaper and interior illustration. Quarter bound in green, stamped in red and gold foil on grey boards, and housed in a matching slipcase.