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J.R.R. Tolkien, "The Lord of the Rings" series

J.R.R. Tolkien, "The Lord of the Rings" series

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Adult Paperback Editions: Full text, 1.2" H x 8.2" L x 5.4" W

Young Adult Cover Editions: full text, 1.5" H x 7.7" L x 5.0" W

LOTR Boxed Set, hardcover, 1988 edition: The three volumes that make up Tolkien's epic classic The Lord of the Rings are here presented in their standard cloth editions including large format fold-out maps and an extensive appendices. Set contains The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King, with jackets and a box designed by celebrated illustrator Alan Lee.

LOTR Boxed Set, hardcover, Movie Art Illustrated Edition: Celebrated Tolkien illustrator Alan Lee, a conceptual designer for the blockbuster films based on "The Lord of the Rings, " contributes 50 beautiful full-page, full-color paintings to this elegant three-volume edition

LOTR single volume, paperback, anniversary edition: 1.74" H x 8.27" L x 5.51" W, 1178 pages

LOTR single volume, paperback, deluxe edition: This new edition includes the fiftieth-anniversary fully corrected text setting and, for the first time, an extensive new index.2.3" H x 8.5" L x 5.8" W, 1216 pages

LOTR single volume, hardcover, 50th Anniversary Edition: In time for the golden anniversary of the arrival of part one of Tolkien's epic masterpiece on these shore comes a spectacular new edition of "The Lord of the Rings." The text is fully correctedQunder the supervision of Christopher TolkienQto meet the author's exacting wishes, and includes two large-format fold-out maps, a ribbon placemarker, and exceptionally elegant packaging. 2.67" H x 9.96" L x 6.6" W (4.56 lbs) 1157 pages

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