[First Russian edition] The Hobbit, or There and Back. Fairy tale.
by Tolkien, J. R. R
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Chamesson, France
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About This Item
First published in 1937, J. R. R. Tolkien's classic Lord of the Rings prequel The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, has been translated into more than 40 languages.
This 1976 Soviet edition features illustrations by M. Belomlinskij, depicting Bilbo, Gendalf, Gollum and Smaug in a style that is precise and stark while still charming and cartoonish.
The first edition in Russian language of famous Hobbit with very attractive illustrations. A propos, the image of Bilbo Baggins was created from the face and figure of famous Soviet artist (cinema ant theatre) Evgeny Leonov. Good condition.
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Details
- Bookseller
- M.B.Rare Books (FR)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- F - 8
- Title
- [First Russian edition] The Hobbit, or There and Back. Fairy tale.
- Author
- Tolkien, J. R. R
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Children's literature
- Place of Publication
- Leningrad
- Date Published
- 1976
- Pages
- 256 p.
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Tolkien, Hobbit, first translation, first edition
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