The Hobbit
Ballantine
First American Edition Thus

The Hobbit
Houghton Mifflin
1938
First American Edition thus

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

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

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

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

The Hobbit
Harper-Collins
2001
Limited Edition Collectors' Box.
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.

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

The Hobbit
Folio Society
1979

The Hobbit
Hardcover
Folio
1979
1st Edition, thus

The Hobbit
U.K. 1st Edition
Hardcover
Guild Publishing
1978

The Hobbit
Hardcover
Guild Publishing
1990

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

The Hobbit, or, There and Back Again
Deluxe Film book Version
Film book, Illustrated
Ballantine
1978

The Hobbit, or, There and Back Again
Hardcover
Demco Media
January 1992
Also published in Mass Market Paperback and standard Paperback

The Hobbit
Ballantine Books
Paperback
Illustrator: Cover by Michael Herring

The Hobbit: A 3-D Pop-up Adventure
Pop Up Book, 12pp.
HarperCollins Children's Books
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.

The Hobbit, or, There and Back Again
Paperback, 272pp.
Houghton Mifflin
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.

The Hobbit: Or There and Back Again
Paperback, 144pp.
Ballantine Publishing Group
May 2001
1ST DEL RE
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
Hardcover
Grafton Books
1991

The Hobbit Birthday Book 
Hardcover
Houghton Mifflin
October 1992

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

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

The Hobbit
Harper-Collins
2001
Paperback
Illustrator: Tolkien

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

The Hobbit, or, There and Back Again
Comic book version
Paperback
Ballantine Books, Inc.
October 1990
Illustrator: David Wenzel

The Hobbit, or, There and Back Again 
Paperback, 312pp.
Houghton Mifflin
January 1988

The Hobbit, or, There and Back Again 
Mass Market Paperback, 304pp.
Random House, Incorporated
January 1981
REV

The Hobbit
A Puffin Book
Penguin Books
1961
Art by: Pauline Baynes

The Hobbit
Harper-Collins, 2001.
1st edition, Hardback
Illustrator: David Wyatt

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

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

The Hobbit
Ballantine
1975
Paperback

The Hobbit
Hardcover
Unwin Books
1967
Signed by Tolkien

The Hobbit
Houghton Mifflin
1959
11th Impression

The Hobbit
Paperback
Ballantine
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 Play


For Small Cast Play

The Hobbit - Musical
Hardcover
Dramatic Publishing Company
January 1972

The Hobbit & Lord of the Rings
Ballantine
4 Paperbacks in slipcase
Illustrator: Covers by Michael Herring

The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings Boxed Set (Mass Market Paperback Edition)
Paperback
Ballantine Books, Inc.
January 1981
BOXED REI
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, unambitious life in a Bag-End Hobbiton hobbit-hole by the wizard Gandalf, Thorin Oakenshield, and a company of dwarves. 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 a Fellowship of the Ring: Gandalf the wizard; 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.

Hobbit and Lord of the Rings Boxed Set (Trade Paperback Edition) 
Paperback
Houghton Mifflin
September 1999
Boxed
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, The 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 hobbit Frodo Baggins of the Shire embarks on an urgent, incredibly treacherous journey to destroy the One Ring in the heart of Mordor. This ring -- created, and then lost, by the Dark Lord, 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 Mount Doom, the only place it can be destroyed; unfortunately for our heroes, Mordor is also Sauron's fortress. 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.

The Hobbit & Lord of the Rings
Houghton-Mifflin, 1988
4 paperbacks with slipcase
Illustrator: Alan Lee

The Hobbit & Lord of the Rings (Barron's Book Notes)
Paperback, 138pp.
ISBN: 0812035232
Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated
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.

Lord of the Rings & the Hobbit (Cliffs Notes) 
Paperback, 1st ed., 72pp.
Hungry Minds, Incorporated
March 1978
These two epic fantasies take place in Middle-earth, suggestive of life in medieval days. The characters are many, fantastic, and all necessary for the evolution of this great vision of the classical battle between good and evil and the quest for a magical ring.

The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings
Boxed Set 
Hardcover, 1540pp.
Houghton Mifflin
October 1988
Boxed
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, The 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 in the wastelands of Mordor. 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 Mount Doom, 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.