J.R.R. Tolkien Library Box Set – The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion

Rare Collectible Tolkien Box Set – Original Dust Jackets and Fold-Out Maps

The Hobbit (1978, 4th edition) – With original dust jacket and fold-out map of Wilderland.
The Fellowship of the Ring (10th impression, 1975) – Complete with dust jacket and fold-out Middle-earth map.
The Two Towers (9th impression, 1974) – Original jacket and map of Rohan, Gondor, and Mordor.
The Return of the King (9th impression, 1978) – Dust jacket and fold-out map of Gondor and Mordor.
The Silmarillion (1st edition, 5th impression, 1977) – With fold-out map of Beleriand and Ex Libris.

This set offers a rare and highly collectible opportunity for Tolkien fans, featuring original fold-out maps, detailed dust jackets, and well-preserved volumes of Tolkien’s greatest works.

This highly collectible Tolkien Library Box Set was published by George Allen & Unwin in the 1970s and includes The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King, and The Silmarillion. Each volume retains its original dust jacket, complete with fold-out maps, making this an essential piece for any Tolkien collector. The set contains the following editions:

The Hobbit (1978, 4th edition) – Features a pristine dust jacket with Tolkien’s artwork and fold-out map of Wilderland.
The Fellowship of the Ring (10th impression, 1975) – Complete with the iconic dust jacket and fold-out map of Middle-earth.
The Two Towers (9th impression, 1974) – Retains its original jacket and includes the fold-out map of Rohan, Gondor, and Mordor.
The Return of the King (9th impression, 1978) – Includes the fold-out map of Gondor and Mordor and a beautifully preserved dust jacket.
The Silmarillion (1st edition, 5th impression, 1977) – Featuring a detailed fold-out map of Beleriand, this volume also includes a school prize Ex Libris dated July 1978.

All five hardback books are in excellent condition, showing only minor wear and slight rubbing on the spines. The dust jackets are in near-fine condition, unclipped, and intact. The fold-out maps in each volume are well-preserved and without damage, a highlight for any Tolkien enthusiast.

This rare collection is a fantastic opportunity for collectors of Tolkien’s works and is a highly valuable set.

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