Edition details
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. 28 colour illustrations by Alan Lee, hand tipped as plates within borders, numerous black & white line integrated illustrations. Limitation label signed by the illustrator. Printed in two colours, dark red and black. Quarter-bound in dark red leather, dark blue art silk sides with an inset label printed with an illustration by Alan Lee on front cover. Silver page tops. Red ribbon page marker. Maps including Thror's map and a map of Wilderland in a separate matching folder. Separate print presented in a folder. Dark blue slipcase blocked on front with title and a silver design, printed lining. 31.3x21.6cm. 344pp. 1000 copies sold out in 15 minutes.
About the book
Tolkien's The Hobbit follows Bilbo Baggins, a comfortable and unadventurous hobbit whose quiet life changes when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves invite him on a dangerous journey. Their goal is to reclaim a lost kingdom and treasure guarded by the dragon Smaug. Along the way Bilbo encounters trolls, goblins, elves, giant spiders and the mysterious Gollum, from whom he acquires a remarkable ring. The novel combines humour, fantasy and adventure and serves as the celebrated prelude to The Lord of the Rings.
