The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien (Guild Publishing, 1978)

The Hobbit

J. R. R. Tolkien
London: Guild Publishing by arrangement with George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1978

The Guild book club edition in an attractive leather-style binding, of the 1978 fourth edition published by Allen & Unwin.

Hardback. Publisher’s faux-leather binding with gilt-effect decoration to spine and upper board. 256pp including b/w illustrations, plus maps to front and rear. Size: 8.5 x 5.5 inches approx. (216mm x 141mm).

A little spotting and dustiness to top edge of page-block.

Overall, a nice, clean copy which remains tightly bound and appearing unread.

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References

tolkienBooks.net | An Illustrated Tolkien Bibliography