Hobbit Facsimile Gift Edition [Lenticular cover]

This gift set is a must-have for any Tolkien fan and is a beautiful representation of the timelessness and popularity of Tolkien's work.
The Hobbit was published in 1937 with a print run of 1,500 copies. This special commemorative gift set includes a replica of the first edition, an exclusive CD of archive recordings of Tolkien reading from The Hobbit, a special copy of Thrors map, and an accompanying booklet that relates the history of The Hobbit. It is a must-have for any Tolkien fan.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 312 pages
\n Publication date: 31 May 2018
\n Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
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This magnificent gift set boasts a replica of the exceedingly rare first edition of The Hobbit, the sole edition where readers can now relish the original version of the tale before Tolkien's subsequent edits shaped the version that has been cherished by readers since 1951. The Hobbit made its debut on September 21, 1937, with a limited print run of 1,500 copies. Boasting a captivating cover design, nearly a dozen black and white illustrations, and two black and red maps meticulously crafted by the author himself, the book quickly gained popularity and was promptly reprinted. History was in the making.

The scarcity of the first edition has led to copies fetching astronomical prices, far beyond the reach of most Tolkien enthusiasts. Moreover, subsequent alterations to the text, particularly those made in 1947 when Tolkien decided to revise the text to align more closely with the events unfolding in its sequel, The Lord of the Rings, have made it increasingly challenging to access the book in its original form and format.

To rectify this, this exceptional commemorative gift set presents the first edition, ensuring that readers of all ages, far beyond the confines of the famous declaration made by Rayner Unwin regarding the original submission, can finally savor Tolkien's tale as it originally unfolded. Furthermore, the set includes an exclusive CD featuring archival recordings of Tolkien reading from The Hobbit, a special edition of Thrors map that reveals hidden moon-runes when held to the light, and an accompanying booklet that delves into the history of The Hobbit, encompassing interconnected writings by JRR Tolkien.

\n Weight: 776g\n
Dimension: 214 x 175 x 45 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780008259549\n \n