JRR Tolkien, Tove Jansson [illus] / Bilbo: En Hobbits Aventyr [The Hobbit] 1962

Description: Bilbo: En Hobbits Aventyr [The Hobbit, Or There and Back Again] Author: J.R.R. Tolkien; Britt G. Hallquist [trans.]; Tove Jansson [illus.] Title: Bilbo: En Hobbits Aventyr [The Hobbit, Or There and Back Again] Publication: Orebro, Sweden: Raben & Sjogren, 1962 Description: Very Good. Orebro, Sweden: Raben & Sjogren, 1962. First Tove Jansson-illustrated Edition, preceded in Sweden by Tore Zetterholm's translation, Hompen, in 1947. Octavo. 308 pages. 12 full page black and white illustrations; smaller vignette pieces by Jansson throughout. Original green cloth with pictorial boards; spine stamped in gilt. Boards worn with brief exposure; corners bumped; spine ends nudged; scuffing and smudging. Boards give but binding holding. Marginal dampstaining and interior otherwise unmarked; slight musty smell. Still a Very Good copy.Jansson, a Swedish-speaking Finnish author and illustrator, was well known for her "Moomin" children's books, but tried a new method of drawing in her illustrations for both the Swedish and Finnish publications of The Hobbit. Her highly regarded illustrations stand out not only for their compelling detail and artistry, but also as a lens to see The Hobbit reflected back to the community that created its Finnish and Norse mythological source material. Seller ID: 29232 Subject: Fiction, Illustrators, Science Fiction / Fantasy Capitol Hill Books is a used bookstore located on historic Capitol Hill in Washington DC, with three floors of quality used books, first editions, and rare books. [Note: Our online inventory is stored and managed at a separate location from at our brick and mortar shop. If you have a question about an item listed online, please send a direct message here rather than calling the store so that we can make sure someone familiar with the item in question can respond.] Terms Books described only as First Editions are First Printings unless otherwise specified. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available (please contact for estimates). We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 1250 USD

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