The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Ninth Impression George Allen & Unwin Ltd 1957. A very fine copy. No previous owner's inscriptions or marks. Contents free of foxing, covers are bright and completely unblemished. No toning to spine and no bumping or rubbing to corners. In original VG dust jacket. Very light (easily erasable) pencil annotations to flaps. Not price clipped.

"The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien, published in 1937 with the ninth impression in 1957, follows Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit thrust into an epic adventure. Recruited by Gandalf and a group of dwarves, Bilbo journeys to reclaim the dwarves’ treasure from the dragon Smaug. Along the way, he encounters trolls, goblins, and Gollum, gaining the One Ring. This rare ninth impression, released by George Allen & Unwin Ltd, is a prized collectible for UK and USA fantasy fans. Tolkien’s enchanting tale of bravery and discovery, set in Middle-earth, remains a timeless classic, appealing to collectors of vintage fantasy novels.