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The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, First US Edition, Third State, 1938
About the Item
- Creator:J. R. R. Tolkien 1 (Author)
- Dimensions:Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1938
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: Rebound and new archival slipcase by Felton Bookbinding Ltd. in Ontario, Canada, in October of 2023. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Colorado Springs, CO
- Reference Number:Seller: BK09921stDibs: LU909737087222
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