J.R.R. TOLKIEN (GREAT BRITAIN, 1937) In October of 1936, Tolkien delivered to his publisher the manuscript of The Hobbit, in which he included more than 100 illustrations — Tolkien, unbeknownst to many, was a rather gifted and prolific artist. See more of Tolkien’s art here.

How much is an original copy of The Hobbit worth?

First Edition of ‘The Hobbit’ Fetches $210,500 at Auction Photo: Sotheby’s London. A first edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit set a new record at the “Part IV of the Library of an English Bibliophile” auction yesterday at Sotheby’s London, selling for £137,000 ($210,500) on a £50,000–70,000 estimate.

What is the original cover for The Hobbit?

The Hobbit was originally published in 1937 by George Allen & Unwin. This original dust jacket, featuring a stylized mountain landscape with simple coloring, is Tolkien’s original artwork.

Who did the artwork for The Hobbit?

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By Maria Popova In September of the following year, The Hobbit made its debut, with 20 or so original drawings, two maps, and a cover painting by Tolkien himself.

Did Tolkien ever draw?

Early art and “visions” J.R.R. Tolkien was a talented amateur artist who began to paint and draw while still a boy, and continued to do so until the end of his life. Although his ability to draw the human figure was limited, he could render trees, flowers, and mountains with notable skill.

Did JRR Tolkien make illustrations?

The philologist and author J. R. R. Tolkien prepared illustrations for his Middle-earth fantasy books, facsimile artefacts, more or less “picturesque” maps, calligraphy, and sketches and paintings from life. Some of his artworks combined several of these elements to support his fiction.

How many first editions of The Hobbit are there?

The first printing of The Hobbit was issued on 21st September 1937 with a print run of only 1500 copies.

How many first edition Hobbit books are there?

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. All 5 volumes Fine.

Did JRR Tolkien draw his characters?

Early work: sketches He drew with skill and depicted landscapes, buildings, trees, and flowers realistically. The one thing he admitted he could not draw was the human figure, where his attempts have been described as “cartoonish”, as if “a different hand” was involved.

Does Lord of the Rings have illustrations?

Right now, you can get the regular hardcover Lord of the Rings Illustrated Edition at Amazon, and better yet, it’s on sale for 40% off its cover price. This new illustrated hardcover edition of the Lord of the Rings trilogy is set for release November 2, 2021.