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Tolkien's Rare Hobbit Sells for £38K | Birmingham News
A rare 1938 first edition of The Hobbit, discovered tucked among regular books at an Oxfam shop in Birmingham, sold for over £38,000—thanks to Tolkien’s own color illustrations and its status as a second impression. The staff, who missed thanking the anonymous donor, say the proceeds will fund global Oxfam projects, proving that even the most ordinary donation can spark extraordinary impact. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report…
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