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    To whom did author J.R.R. Tolkien dedicate the first edition copy of 'The Hobbit' that is being put up for auction at Bonhams auction house in London, England?

    Question #92109. Asked by BRY2K. (Feb 08 08 12:33 PM)


    zbeckabee

    		Feb. 8, 2008 -- The book features several black and white images and was signed by Tolkien and dedicated to his friend Elaine Griffiths. It is expected to fetch about £30,000 ($58,166 Cdn).


    http://www.cbc.ca/arts/books/story/2008/02/08/thehobbit-edition-auction.html

    Feb 08 08, 12:51 PM

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