Ballantine
First American Edition Thus

Houghton Mifflin
1938
First American Edition thus

Allen & Unwin Hardcover
1937, 1st Edition
1887 Total Copies Produced
1st UK Edition, thus

60th Illustrated Anniversary Edition
Hardcover, 289pp.
Houghton Mifflin
September 1997
Illustrator: Alan Lee

Easton Press Hardcover
1999
Leather, gilded edges and letters
Illustrator: Painted by Michael Hague

Green Leather Collector's Edition
Houghton Mifflin Hardcover
317pp.
November 1973, 1st Edition
Collector's Edition. Imitation leather and gold lettering, green slipcase.
Reprint 1987
Illustrator: Tolkien

Harper-Collins Limited Edition Collectors' Box
2001
Contains a novel, a full-color fold out map, and color postcards. Exclusive CD with Tolkien himself reading Bilbo's encounter with Gollum. Packaged in a black box.

Folio Society
1999
Bound in red board with gold decorations. Hardback in red slipcase.
Illustrator: Eric Fraser

Folio Society
1979

Folio Society Hardcover
1979
1st Edition, thus

Guild Publishing Hardcover
U.K. 1st Edition
1978

Guild Publishing Hardcover
1990

Allen & Unwin Hardcover
Made of Guilded Morrocan Leather
1955
7th Impression

Ballantine Deluxe Film Book Version
Film book, Illustrated
1978

Demco Media Hardcover
January 1992
Also published in Mass Market Paperback and standard Paperback

Ballantine Books Paperback
Illustrator: Cover by Michael Herring

The Hobbit: A 3-D Pop-up Adventure Book
HarperCollins Children's Books, 12pp.
October 1999
1st American Edition
Illustrator: John Howe
Delve into the incredible world of hobbits, wizards, dwarves, and dragons in this exceptional visual adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's classic fantasy epic The Hobbit. This innovative pop-up book transports hero Bilbo Baggins, a small, quiet hobbit, through five adventures from the novel. Featuring beautiful illustrations, intricate paper engineering, and pull-out scrolls with excerpts, this unique edition is a perfect introduction to Tolkien's timeless tale and a must-have collectible for Hobbit fans of all ages.

Houghton Mifflin Paperback
272pp.
September 1999
REPRINT
Illustrator: Alan Lee
J.R.R. Tolkien's own description for original edition: If you care for journeys there and back, out of a comfortable Western world, over the edge of the Wild, and home again, and can take an interest in a humble hero (blessed with a little wisdom and a little courage and considerable good luck), here is a record of such a journey and such a traveler. Period is ancient time between age of Faerie and a dominion of men, when famous forest of Mirkwood was still standing, and Misty Mountains were full of danger. In following the path of this humble adventurer, you will learn (as he did) -- if you do not already know all about these things -- much about trolls, goblins, Wargs, dwarves, and elves, and get some glimpses into history and politics of a neglected but important period. For Mr. Bilbo Baggins visited various notable persons; conversed with a dragon , Smaug the Magnificent; and was present, rather unwillingly, at the Battle of the Five Armies. This is all the more remarkable, since he was a hobbit. Hobbits have hitherto been passed over in history and legend, perhaps because they as a rule preferred comfort to excitement. But this account, based on his personal memoirs, of one exciting year in an otherwise quiet life of Mr. Baggins will give you a fair idea of the estimable people now (it is said) becoming rather rare. They do not like noise.

Ballantine Publishing Group Paperback
144pp.
May 2001
Whisked away from his comfortable, unambitious life in his Bag-End Hobbiton hobbit-hole by Gandalf the wizard and a company of dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield, Bilbo Baggins finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon residing in the Lonely Mountain.

The Hobbit: Illustrated by Michael Hague
Hardcover, 320pp.
Houghton Mifflin
July 1984
Also:
Paperback, 290pp.
Houghton Mifflin
September 1989
Whisked away from his comfortable, unambitious life in his hobbit-hole in Bag-End Hobbiton by Gandalf the wizard and a company of dwarves, Bilbo Baggins finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon residing in the Lonely Mountain. Although quite reluctant to take part in this quest, Bilbo surprises even himself by his resourcefulness and his skill as a burglar! Written for J.R.R. Tolkien's own children, The Hobbit met with instant success when published in 1937.

The Hobbit: Birthday Book
Grafton Books, Hardcover
1991

The Hobbit Birthday Book
Hardcover
Houghton Mifflin
October 1992

Houghton-Mifflin Hardcover
1997
Published for the San Francisco Book Club
Illustrator: Cover by Donato

Collins Modern Classics Paperback
1998, 1st edition
Illustrator: David Wyatt

Harper-Collins Paperback
2001
Illustrator: Tolkien

Houghton Mifflin Hardcover
320pp.
September 2001
Also:
Houghton Mifflin Paperback
September 2001
Illustrator: Alan Lee & Peter Sis

Comic book version
Paperback
Ballantine Books, Inc.
October 1990
Illustrator: David Wenzel

Houghton Mifflin Paperback
312pp.
January 1988

Random House Mass Market Paperback
304pp.
January 1981
Revised

Penguin Books
A Puffin Book
1961
Art by: Pauline Baynes

Harper-Collins Hardcover
2001
1st edition, thus
Illustrator: David Wyatt

Annotated Version
Houghton-Mifflin
1988
Hardcover
Illustrator: Tolkien, Black & White

Houghton-Mifflin Hardcover
255pp.
May 1976, 1st Edition
1997, 2nd Ed
Illustrator: Tolkien, Black & White

Ballantine Paperback
1975

Unwin Books Hardcover
1967
Signed by Tolkien

Houghton Mifflin
1959
11th Impression

Ballantine Paperback
1969

The Hobbit: Proof Copy
Softcover
Allen & Unwin
1966
3rd Edition shown

The Hobbit: A Literature Unit

The Hobbit: Drama Version
Softcover, For Play
Dramatic Publishing Co., Chicago
1968

The Hobbit: Drama Version
For Small Cast Play

The Hobbit: Musical
Hardcover
Dramatic Publishing Company
January 1972

Graphic Novel Version
Comic
3 Volumes

Ballantine
4 Paperbacks in slipcase
Illustrator: Covers by Michael Herring

Harper-Collins Hardcover
2000
Decorated slipcase, also sold separately.
1st edition
Illustrator: Alan Lee

Ballantine Books (Mass Market Paperback Edition)
January 1981, re-issue
Slipcase
Illustrator: Ted Nasmith
This four volume, deluxe paperback boxed set contains J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterworks The Hobbit and the three volumes of Lord of the Rings (Fellowship Of The Ring, Two Towers, and Return Of The King) in their definitive text settings complete with maps and cover illustrations from the motion pictures. In The Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins is whisked away from his comfortable life in Bag-End Hobbiton by the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves directed by the impressive Thorin Oakenshield. He finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the Lonely Mountain treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, Lord of the Rings tells of the great and dangerous quest undertaken by Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship of the Ring: Gandalf the wizard; the hobbits Merry Brandybuck, Pippin Took, and Sam Gamgee; Gimli the dwarf; Legolas the Mirkwood elf; Boromir of Gondor; and a tall, mysterious stranger called Strider (Aragorn of Gondor). J.R.R. Tolkien's three volume masterpiece is at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale — a story of high and heroic adventure set in the unforgettable landscape of Middle-Earth.

Houghton Mifflin Paperback
September 1999
Slipcased
Illustrator: Alan Lee
J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings (Fellowship of the Ring, Two Towers, and Return of the King) -- plus the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, as told in the trilogy's classic prelude, The Hobbit -- is a genuine masterpiece. More than the most widely read and influential fantasy story of all time, it is arguably the most memorable and endearing tale ever written. Originally published in 1954, Lord of the Rings set the framework from which all epic/quest fantasy since has built upon. Through the urgings of an enigmatic wizard Gandalf, young Shire hobbit Frodo Baggins embarks on an urgent, incredibly treacherous journey to destroy the One Ring. This ring -- created, and then lost, by Sauron, centuries earlier -- is a weapon of evil, one that Sauron so desperately wants returned to him; with the power of the ring once again his own, the Dark Lord will unleash his wrath upon all of Middle-Earth. The only way to prevent this horrible fate from becoming reality is to return the Ring to Mordor, the only place it can be destroyed; unfortunately for our heroes, Mordor is also Sauron's stronghold. The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings trilogy is essential reading not only for fans of fantasy but for lovers of classic literature as well.

Houghton-Mifflin
1988
4 paperbacks with slipcase
Illustrator: Alan Lee

Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated
Paperback, 138pp.
ISBN: 0812035232
November 1990
A guide to reading "The Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings" with a critical and appreciative mind encouraging analysis of plot, style, form, and structure. Also includes background on the author's life and times, sample tests, term paper suggestions, and a reading list.

Cliffs Notes
Paperback, 1st edition, 72pp.
Hungry Minds, Incorporated
March 1978
These two epic fantasies take place in Middle-earth, suggestive of life in medieval days. Characters are many, fantastic, and all necessary for an evolution of this great vision of a classical battle between good and evil and a quest for a magical ring.

Houghton Mifflin Hardcover
Boxed Set 
1540pp.
October 1988
J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings (Fellowship of the Ring, Two Towers, and Return of the King) -- plus the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, as told in the trilogy's classic prelude, The Hobbit -- is a genuine masterpiece. More than the most widely read and influential fantasy story of all time, it is arguably the most memorable and endearing tale ever written. Originally published in 1954, Lord of the Rings set  framework from which all epic/quest fantasy since has built upon. Through urgings of an enigmatic wizard Gandalf, young Shire hobbit Frodo Baggins embarks on an urgent, incredibly treacherous journey to destroy the One Ring. This ring -- created, and then lost, by Sauron, centuries earlier -- is a weapon of evil, one that Sauron so desperately wants returned to him; with the power of the ring once again his own, the Dark Lord will unleash his wrath upon all of Middle-Earth. The only way to prevent this horrible fate from becoming reality is to return this Ring to Mordor, the only place it can be destroyed; unfortunately for our heroes, Mordor is also Sauron's lair. The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings trilogy is essential reading not only for fans of fantasy but for lovers of classic literature as well.

Houghton Mifflin Paperbacks
Slipcased Set
October 1988