The Hobbit (The Lord of the Rings)

Tolkien, J.R.R.

ISBN 10: 0395071224 / ISBN 13: 9780395071229

Published by Houghton Mifflin Books, 1966

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The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Third US edition; 28th print. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company in unknown year. Copyright 1966. ISBN-10: 0395071224. Hardcover book in English. 317p. Crown Octavo (8vo); Approx 8 x 5.375 in. No DJ. Loose, detached, split binding. Slight staining, water damage & discoloration to text block and pages. Writing on FFEP. Corners/spine bumped & fraying to edges. Staining on spine on front cover. Shows signs of wear and previous use. May include writing/highlighting, library labels, stickers, shelf/handling wear, damages to pages/spine/binding/cover, and other defects. May not include supplementary material (toys, access code, dvds, etc). A portion of your purchase benefits nonprofits! - MARKETPLACE PHOTO, ITEM DETAILS (PUBLICATION YEAR, FORMAT, ETC) & OTHER INFO MAY BE INACCURATE. USE OUR DESCRIPTION/PHOTOS (WITH OUR LOGO). INFO/PHOTOS PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Hobbit (The Lord of the Rings)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books
• Publication Date: 1966
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0395071224
• ISBN 13: 9780395071229
• Binding: hardcover
• Illustrator: Hague, Michael
• Condition: Collectible-Acceptable

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Synopsis

"In a hole in the ground, there lived a hobbit." So begins one of the most beloved and delightful tales in the English language.

Set in the imaginary world of Middle-earth, at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale, J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit is one of literature's most enduring and well-loved novels. Presented here in the standard hardcover edition using the author's original jacket design.

Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon.

Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum.

Written for Tolkien's own children, The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies worldwide and established itself as a modern classic.

About the Author

J.R.R. Tolkien (1892–1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over sixty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.