Oct 7, 2025 · The Hobbit has been published in two editions with the second intended to be more in tune with The Lord of the Rings. For example, the first edition makes a reference to "tomatoes", …

Apr 17, 2021 · Differences between different releases of the novels? I read both the Hobbit and LOTR about 5 years ago, but now I'm wondering if I should go back and read the original versions. This …

May 21, 2025 · However, identifying a true first edition can be a nuanced and intricate process. In this guide, we’ll explore what makes a true Tolkien first edition, offering expert tips to help you identify …

By December 15 of 1937, the first printing was sold out and a second impression was quickly prepared, the Second Impression of the first UK edition. Originally there were 2,300 copies which were …

So the first edition in 1937 compares the Hobbits to Lilliputians and uses the old version of Bilbo's encounter with Gollum. The second edition in 1951 has the "true" version of Bilbo's encounter with …

Jan 3, 2021 · A while back I picked up the facsimile of the first edition of The Hobbit. As some of you know, there are differences between the 1937 first edition and the 1951 revision.

A series of changes to the book suggest that Houghton Mifflin printed the first edition several times. The earliest copies show the same bowing hobbit emblem on the title page as is visible on the …

Aug 30, 2025 · If you want to read the purest narrative, hunt down a critical or annotated edition that presents both the 1937 and revised texts side-by-side—it's fascinating to see how a beloved story …

Jan 9, 2012 · A discussion of the publishing histories of J. R. R. Tolkien's books from Peter Harrington Rare Books, with advice on identifying and collecting the first editions.

Mar 26, 2025 · Discover how to identify a first editions The Lord of the Rings and a first editions of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and how much they are worth.