This exquisite signed and limited edition of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien is a must-have for Tolkien collectors. Published in 1992 by Harper Collins, this rare set is limited to only 250 copies worldwide to celebrate the centenary of Tolkien's birth.
Each of the three volumes is hardbound in dark green quarter leather and cloth and comes housed in the publisher's green clothbound box. This set is numbered 133 and is individually signed by the renowned illustrator, Alan Lee.
The edition features eighteen original full-page art pieces by Alan Lee, which were later used in the one-volume trade edition. The set also boasts gilt titles, gilded page edges, a gilt JRRT insignia on the books and box, and a green silk bookmark in each volume. In fine condition, this limited edition of The Lord of the Rings is a true collector's treasure.