Lord of the Rings Complete Set
6b, J.R.R. Tolkien. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. Second US Editions, later impressions.
Description
The Lord of the Rings, published in three volumes between 1954 and 1955, is the epic fantasy trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien, consisting of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. Set in the richly imagined world of Middle-earth, the story follows Frodo Baggins and his companions on a perilous quest to destroy the One Ring and defeat the dark power of Sauron. Combining elements of mythology, language, and history, Tolkien created a vast and detailed world that explores themes of friendship, sacrifice, courage, and the struggle between good and evil. The trilogy has become one of the most influential works of modern fantasy literature, shaping the genre for generations of readers and writers.
J. R. R. Tolkien (1892–1973) was an English scholar, philologist, and author whose academic background in language and medieval literature deeply informed his writing. A professor at Oxford University, Tolkien developed complex languages, histories, and mythologies that underpin his fictional world, giving his stories a depth and realism that set them apart from earlier fantasy works. His writings, including The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, have achieved worldwide recognition and remain central to the development of modern fantasy literature.
Later prints of the complete trilogy remain valuable to collectors looking to add a collection of Tolkien’s epic fantasy to their collection without the price tag which accompanies a true first edition set. The volumes in this set are later printings of second US editions printed in the 1980s with illustrative dust jackets by notable artist of Tolkien’s mythology, Alan Lee.
Notes
Brown canvas binding with Eye of Sauron design in gilt and red to covers and lettering to spines. Each with original unclipped dust wrappers. Fellowship of the Ring being second US edition 36th impression, The Two Towers being second US edition 34th impression, and The Return of the King being second US edition 34th impression as well. All in fine condition with minimal signs of wear and fold-out maps intact.