The Hobbit
1937 fantasy novel by J. R. R. Tolkien.
- Editions tracked
- 1
- First edition
- George Allen & Unwin, 1937
- Worth
- Not yet valued
Spot the first edition: Illustrations: All plates are black and white; there are no colour plates (first impression) Full identification guide
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Who published the first edition of The Hobbit?
The first edition of The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien was published in London by George Allen & Unwin in 1937.
How many editions of The Hobbit are there?
We track 1 edition of The Hobbit, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
How can I tell if my copy of The Hobbit is a first edition?
Check the title page and its reverse (the copyright page) against the edition: publisher, place and date should match, with no later printing or edition stated. Where we know the issue points, they are listed on the edition's page.