The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien - Alan Lee Illustrated Edition - Signed First Printing 2002.

A Rare Signed 2002 Edition of The Lord of the Rings, Illustrated by Alan Lee.

The Fellowship of the Ring (2002) – First printing, signed by Alan Lee, with part of the 50 illustrations.
The Two Towers (2002) – First printing, signed by Alan Lee, includes more of the illustrations.
The Return of the King (2002) – First printing, signed by Alan Lee, completing the set of 50 illustrations.

This is a remarkable and rare opportunity to own a signed edition of Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, beautifully illustrated by Alan Lee, with the full complement of color plates distributed across the three volumes. A must-have for serious Tolkien collectors!

This collectible set of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien is a first printing of the 2002 edition, beautifully illustrated by Alan Lee. Each volume in this set— The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King — is personally signed by Alan Lee, making it a rare and desirable item for any Tolkien collector.

This edition marks the first time all 50 of Alan Lee’s breathtaking color plates were spread across the three volumes. These illustrations had a significant influence on Peter Jackson’s film trilogy, for which Alan Lee won an Academy Award for his design work.

The Fellowship of the Ring (2002) – First printing, signed by Alan Lee.
The Two Towers (2002) – First printing, signed by Alan Lee.
The Return of the King (2002) – First printing, signed by Alan Lee.

The set is housed in its original publisher’s slipcase, which shows minimal wear. The books themselves are in mint, unread condition, with clean and bright text blocks, no signatures, and no markings. The original dust jackets remain vibrant and well-preserved.

This edition is particularly collectible because it offers the full collection of Lee’s artwork spread over all three volumes, in a format larger than the earlier editions, which had fewer plates.

These volumes combine Tolkien’s literary genius with Alan Lee’s stunning visual interpretations, creating a definitive collector’s edition of The Lord of the Rings.

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