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Extremely Rare Signed The Hobbit with Quenya Inscription
Signed
Don't miss your chance to own an incredibly rare copy of The Hobbit signed by J.R.R. Tolkien. This sixth impression edition from 1971 features a Quenya inscription in Elvish under the signature, which is the only known example to exist.
Extremely Rare Signed The Hobbit with Quenya Inscription
- Type
- Signed
- Author
- J.R.R. Tolkien
- Publisher
- George Allen & Unwin
- Publication Year
- 1971
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Subcategory
- Rare tolkien items
Extremely Rare Signed Sixth Impression of The Hobbit with Quenya Inscription by J.R.R. Tolkien.
J.R.R. Tolkien. Published George Allen & Unwin in 1971, signed by J.R.R. Tolkien.
If you're a collector of J.R.R. Tolkien's work, then this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own an incredibly rare copy of The Hobbit, signed by the author himself. This sixth impression edition from 1971 is a unique find, featuring a personal inscription in Quenya, one of the Elvish languages invented by Tolkien himself. The inscription reads 'Hobbit' in Quenya, making it the only known example of Tolkien writing this word in Elvish in a book.
Although the book has no jacket and shows some signs of wear, including small stains and signs of wear on the covers, the textblock remains clean and fine throughout, with some wear noted. One of the illustrations has come loose, but the rest of the book remains intact. The signature and inscription can be found on the same page, alongside an owner signature from B. Haunch.
Overall, this unique and collectible copy of The Hobbit is a fine addition to any Tolkien collection, and a must-have for serious collectors. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of literary history and add this incredibly rare signed edition to your collection.
Own a Piece of Literary History with this Unique and Collectible Copy of The Hobbit