How Much Is The Hobbit Worth?
Tolkien, J.R.R.
Based on 77 eBay sales in the last 90 days, The Hobbit is typically worth around $14.02. Most copies sell between $12.11 and $15.10. With 163 active listings right now, its sell-through rate is about 32%.
Based on real eBay sold listings (US) · Updated July 10, 2026
Price by condition
Median eBay sold price over the last 6 months, by listing condition.
Price history
Weekly median sold price over the last 6 months. Gray bars show how many copies sold each week.
Buy The Hobbit on eBay right now
Live listings compared against the typical sold price. Green tags mean the asking price is below market.
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Recent eBay sold listings
| Listing | Condition | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| by Tolkien, J. R. R. | $10.38 +$5.39 | 2026-07-06 | |
| by Tolkien, J. R. R. | $12 +$7.33 | 2026-07-05 | |
| by Tolkien, J. R. R. | $11.41 +$5.39 | 2026-07-05 | |
| Pre-Owned | $17.07 +$15.57 | 2026-07-04 | |
| Pre-Owned | $12.81 +$8.30 | 2026-07-03 | |
| Pre-Owned | $12.05 +$7.58 | 2026-07-03 | |
| Pre-Owned | $12.11 +$7.59 | 2026-07-03 | |
| Pre-Owned | $12.04 +$7.58 | 2026-07-02 | |
| Pre-Owned | $12.11 +$7.59 | 2026-07-01 | |
| Pre-Owned | $16.74 +$12.75 | 2026-06-30 |
Is it worth selling?
Depends on your time. There's some value here, but either the price or the demand is middling. Worth listing if you're already selling similar items; probably not worth a special trip for one copy.
Item details
- Author
- Tolkien, J.R.R.
- Format
- mass_market
- Edition
- Revised
- ISBN-13
- 9780345339683
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How much is The Hobbit worth?
Around $4.49 based on 61 eBay sales from the last 90 days. Recent sold prices ranged from $2.84 to $7.60.
How fast does The Hobbit sell?
Its sell-through rate is about 27%: 61 sold in the last 90 days against 166 active listings. Higher sell-through means less time waiting for a buyer.
What affects the value of The Hobbit?
Edition and condition drive book value: first editions, hardcovers with dust jackets, and clean pages without writing or highlighting sell for more. Ex-library copies and heavy wear pull prices down.
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Data source: eBay sold and active listings (US) collected by Flippr, updated July 10, 2026. Figures are market estimates. Your copy's condition and edition affect its actual price. Some links are eBay affiliate links; Flippr may earn a commission on purchases.