The Hobbit Easton Press Edition

J.R.R. Tolkien

Published by The Easton Press

About this Item

Published by The Easton Press, USA, undated, but possibly a 1987 printing as one of the inserts is dated December 1987. Leather covers with gilt decoration, all page edges gilt, textured endpapers, full colour frontis by Michael Hague, plus a number of illustrations by J.R.R. Tolkien, some in green and black, others in full colour. Two map pages in green and black. Comes with several original inserts from The Easton Press, including two letters from the publisher, one for subscribers who purchased The Hobbit, the other a later letter advertising the then forthcoming Lord of The Rings set, plus leaflet for the same release. A scratch to the rear cover, otherwise a beautiful book. Near fine condition.

Seller Inventory # 000793

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Hobbit Easton Press Edition
• Publisher: The Easton Press
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Michael Hague J.R.R. Tolkien
• Condition: Near Fine