Fantasy Children’s Books Classics
The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved children’s fantasy novel, here appears as a handsome 1997 Folio Society hardcover, fully illustrated and ready for bedtime reading or collector display. Its cloth boards and pictorial jacket remain in very good shape, free of smoke odors and careful handling.
This edition pairs Tolkien’s classic tale of Bilbo Baggins and the dragon Smaug with specially commissioned artwork, making it an eye-catching shelf piece for fans of Middle-earth. The generous page size showcases the illustrations, inviting new readers and longtime Tolkien devotees alike to linger over every chapter.
Hardcover Folio Society releases are prized by antiquarian and fantasy collectors; this 1997 printing captures the story’s original charm while adding the publisher’s signature craftsmanship. Whether you’re filling gaps in a Lord of the Rings set or hunting a durable gift for ages nine to adult, this illustrated Hobbit delivers enduring adventure in a very good, gently used copy.
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