The deluxe edition has been fully reset and corrected and contains: 16-page introduction by Christopher Tolkien about the history of the Hobbit, first appearance of the illustration "The Three Trolls are turned to stone by J.R.R. Tolkien, fully illustrated by Tolkien throughout (14 illustrations in color), first fold-out version of Thror's Map, with runes visibile only when held up to the light, Map of Wilderland appears in blue and black for the first time, as Tolkien originally intended, Tolkien's drawing of Mirkwood appears as the front endpaper and interior illustration, quarter-bound in green, stamped in red and gold foil on grey boards and housed in a matching slipcase, printed on high quality paper with a green silk register ribbon, limited availability.
J.R.R. Tolkien
J.R.R. Tolkien was a British author, philologist, and academic, best known for his high fantasy works, particularly "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. His writing style is characterized by intricate world-building, rich mythology, and complex languages. Tolkien's contributions to literature include popularizing the fantasy genre and inspiring generations of writers and readers with his epic tales of Middle-earth. His most famous work, "The Lord of the Rings," has had a lasting impact on the fantasy genre and remains a beloved classic in literature.