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Rare 1937 first edition of Tolkien’s The Hobbit found in Bristol sells for £43,000

In an astonishing turn of events during a regular house clearance in Bristol, a hidden gem, a first-edition copy of The Hobbit was unearthed. Auctioneum valued this literary treasure at between £10,000 and £12,000, yet bidding soared to an impressive £43,000. This rare edition, linked to the renowned botanist Hubert…

The Times of India · Oct 19

Rare first edition of 'The Hobbit' sells for record price at auction

The book was discovered by chance in a house in Bristol. It is one of 1,500 original copies of Tolkien’s famous 1937 novel.

Euronews · Aug 7, 2025

First edition of The Hobbit discovered in UK home sells for £43,000

Auction house Auctioneum said it is one of only 1,500 copies printed in September 1937.

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025