(Modern Literature) 1 Vol. Tolkien, J(ohn) R(onald) R(euel). The Hobbit. London: George Allen, (1937). First edition, second printing. 8vo, original black-stamped green cloth; bottom edges rubbed, some rubbing on upper edges, covers occasionally a little scuffed, slightly cocked. With 5 plates (4 in color), full-page illustration, endpaper maps. Some scattered internal spotting. In custom cloth clam shell box.
First issue with color plates.

**addendum** 1941 gift inscription in black and blue ink on blank front free endpaper, not affecting map or text.