The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, J.R.R. Tolkien, Illustrated by Alan Lee, HarperCollins, 1997 Hardback

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien remains one of the most beloved classics of modern literature, introducing readers to Middle-earth and the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, and the company of dwarves on their quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain. First published in 1937, it has captivated generations with its blend of humour, courage, and wonder. Revered both as a children’s tale and as the foundation for The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit endures as a timeless masterpiece of fantasy storytelling.

The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Illustrated by Alan Lee.

Published by HarperCollins Publishers, London, 1997. First edition thus, first impression. 

A fine dark green cloth hardback and gilt illustration to cover. Housed in a very good dustjacket - a little rubbed and worn along top edge. The jacket is now housed in clear, removable, protective, plastic. Soundly bound. 

Beautifully illustrated by one of the great Tolkien illustrators - his work was hugely influential to the Lord of the Rings movies, on which he worked as a core conceptual artist.

Text is clean and bright throughout with no spotting. No owner's inscriptions.

A most attractive text.

Text in English.

ix + 289pp + (3).

Dimensions: approx 254mm high x 199mm wide x 29mm deep.

Weight: approximately 1162g (unpacked).