The 1976 Soviet Illustrated Edition of The Hobbit.

Mashable has a wonderful post on the surprising 1976 Soviet edition of Tolkien's The Hobbit. The illustrations are so charming, more intended for young adult audience, and certainly as far from the usual Soviet Social Realism of the era. These images hark back more to the fairy tale tradition of robust and evocative illustrations, with so much personality and life to them, from Bilbo's furry feet, the quarreling trolls,  and the salamander-looking Golem. I also love the smaller chapter headings and end pieces -- delightful small portraits of the dwarves.