SEALED Original1974 THE HOBBIT by J.R.R. Tolkien UK Argo/Decca 4LP Vinyl Box Set

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J.R.R. TOLKIEN's
THE HOBBIT
read by NICOLE WILLIAMSON
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ARGO Records ZPL 1196/9
Original 1974 issue Stereo 4LP Box Set
Descriptive Notes BOOKLET included
1st PRESSING

VINYL is MINT
Still SEALED in original factory Shrinkwrap. Never opened; Never played.
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COVER is EX
Still Sealed BOX SET is straight, flat and square with solid edges and sharp corners all around. Box has a saw cut at l.l. corner. Shrink is complete but has a few tears - primarily on back (see photos). J.R.R. Tolkien front artwork, gilt box spine and textured, gold embossed text back are still pristine, with no wear, scuffing, indents or other marks. 2 small bumps to top edge only. Hinged binding and all corners completely intact with no separation, splits or any other issues.

*Please excuse any 'grainy' look to pictures (...from low-light photos).

STRICT CONSERVATIVE GOLDMINE GRADING
NM / EX(VG++) / VG+ / VG


RARE FIND - STILL SEALED - Original 1974 1st Press UK Box Set
 
Read by Nicol Williamson, perhaps best known as the English actor who played Merlin in the King Arthur movie "Excalibur".
What a great voice to be presenting this!

The beautiful cover artwork is painted by Tolkien himself.
His 'Runish' signature can be found in bottom left corner of artwork.

Box Set includes an 8 page BOOKLET with a classic photo of Tolkien in repose against an Ent, and a great essay on the author and the book.

BOX BACK u/l corner text in metallic Gold, states:
"ARGO" (boxed logo) THE DECCA RECORD COMPANY LIMITED,
Argo Division, 115 Fulham Road, London. SW3 6RR"

TRACK LISTING
The Hobbit
An Unexpected Party
Roast Mutton (Part One)
Roast Mutton (Continued)
A Short Rest
Over The Hill And Under The Hill
Riddles In The Dark
Out Of The Frying Pan
Queer Lodgings
Flies And Spiders
Barrels Out Of Bond
A Warm Welcome
On The Doorstep
Inside Information
Not A Home
Fire And Water
The Gathering Of The Clouds
A Thief In The Night
The Clouds Burst
The Return Journey
The Last Stage
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DISCOGS info for this 1974 FIRST PRESS issue 4 LP Box Set:
Record Company – The Decca Record Company Limited
Record Company – Argo Record Company
Published By – George Allen & Unwin
Phonographic Copyright ? – Demetriou Production

Issued with an 8 page booklet, featuring black & white photos and four written pieces:
1. Synopsis
2. Recording The Hobbit
3. Tolkien and "The Hobbit"
4. Nicol Williamson

The book is also marked on front and back cover with catalog number ZPL 1196/9
"Adapted to vinyl without effecting the flavour of narrative writing, or removing complete chapters."

Don't wait on this SEALED original TOLKIEN: HOBBIT Box Set
.I was going to hold this until Christmas season when the rare SEALED copy reliably sells for upwards of $150 to $200.
...Here it is now though - for much less.

Even though still SEALED in the original Shrinkwrap
this BOX SET is kept in an additional protective, poly outer-sleeve.
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