Bilbo. En Hobbits Äventyr [The Hobbit.]

Tolkien (J.R.R.)

Bilbo. En Hobbits Äventyr [The Hobbit.]

I Översättning av Britt G. Hallqvist och med Illustrationer av Tove Jansson.

Description: FIRST JANSSON EDITION, 10 full-page drawings with numerous smaller drawings throughout text, pp. 308, 8vo, original quarter green cloth with colour-printed Jansson illustration to upper board, backstrip lettered in gilt with very slight lean to spine, some trivial wear at board-corners and gentle fading to border of lower board, a couple of little spots to top edge, bookplate and ownership inscription of Bengdt Sandin to front pastedown, very good

Publication Details: Stockholm: Rabén & Sjögren, 1962

Notes: An attractive edition - a book whose scarcity can be attributed to both author and illustrator being immensely collectable separately. Given the importance of the Nordic influence on Tolkien's work, there is something reciprocal about the foremost illustrator of the region turning her hand to one of his most enduring works - and the results are delightful.

Bibliography: (Hammond & Anderson Swedish C4)

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Price: £2,000

Subject: Modern First Edition

Published Date: 1962

Stock Number: 70366

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