The Hobbit ( EX-Library 1957 2nd US Edition, 9th Overall Impression) Houghton Mifflin

The Hobbit 9th Overall Impression 1957 bound in Teal cloth in good condition. An EX-Library copy with multiple stamps and a library card to the rear. The covers have mild soiling, wear, and corner bumps. The spine has minor end loss, a 3/4" scratch at the top, and evidence of library markings rubbed off the base resulting in some wear as well. The contents of the book are in good condition. Library stamps on front pastedown, ffep, and copyright page. Name and price on ffep. Gutter cracked at 2nd leaf, showing mull, and hinge has moderate play but holding strong. Otherwise good throughout. Rear gutter has minor cracking. Evidence of one library card removed as one still present but loose from rfep. Adhesive for the card visible on page 315 but words are still clearly legible. Stunning frontis illustrated by J.R.R. Only 1000 copies were imported of the 1957 US 9th Impression making it quite collectible.