The plastic was removed to verify there was no moisture damage to book. This book is guaranteed unread. Slipcase is in excellent condition. The pages of the book are pristine. The Hobbit Illustrated HMCO Deluxe Edition by J.R.R. Tolkien is a collector's edition hardcover book published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company in 1997. This edition features beautiful illustrations and is part of The Lord of the Rings series. With a focus on fantasy, magic, and adventure, this young adult fiction book is a must-have for fans of Tolkien's work. This deluxe edition is a valuable addition to any book collection, measuring 9 inches in length, 6.8 inches in width, and 1.2 inches in height, with a weight of 40.7 ounces.
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