The Hobbit

The Hobbit — J.R.R. Tolkien | Del Rey Paperback | Ted Nasmith Cover

J.R.R. Tolkien — The Hobbit, or There and Back AgainBallantine Books / Del Rey Fantasy, New YorkLater printing, 107th printingISBN: 0-345-33968-1Cover art by Ted Nasmith

A wonderfully nostalgic edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, featuring striking Middle-earth cover artwork by celebrated Tolkien illustrator Ted Nasmith.

This Del Rey paperback dates from the period just before Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings films transformed Tolkien’s work for a new generation. The rear cover announces that The Lord of the Rings was “soon to be an epic motion picture trilogy from New Line Cinema,” making this an appealing piece of pre-film Tolkien publishing history.

The number line indicates the 107th printing, reflecting the extraordinary longevity and popularity of Tolkien’s classic in the Ballantine/Del Rey paperback series.

Condition: Very Good-. Bright, attractive covers with light edge and corner wear, minor rubbing and handling wear. Spine remains quite nice with only light wear. Pages show expected age toning. Please see photographs for condition.

A particularly attractive reading or collecting copy for Tolkien enthusiasts, especially collectors of vintage Tolkien paperbacks and Ted Nasmith artwork.