The Hobbit
London: The Folio Society, 1979. First Thus. First edition with illustrations by Eric Fraser. In original light grey-green slipcase with minor toning and scuffing. Burgundy leather quarter bound with burgundy cloth over boards. Gilded maze design on the front and spine with gilded lettering on the spine. Solid and square with sharp corners. Burgundy publisher's top-stain. Very shallow scratch on the long edge. Thror's Map, as front endpapers and, Wilderland Map, as back endpapers. The book has been opened but otherwise appears near new. The interior is bright white, clean and clear. A near-fine to fine copy.
Pages: 246 Dimensions: 9(3/8) x 6(1/8) x 1(1/8), slipcase. Fine. Item #6131
Price: $200.00