The Lord of the Rings – Millennium Edition 7-Volume Boxed Set (HarperCollins, 1999).

A scarce sealed Millennium Edition of Tolkien’s masterpiece, issued as a special commemorative set complete with the original author reading CD.

This is the highly regarded HarperCollins Millennium Edition of The Lord of the Rings, published in 1999 to mark the work being voted “The Book of the Century.” The set presents Tolkien’s epic in seven individual hardcover volumes, reflecting the original internal division of the text, and is housed in the original black slipcase.

Each volume is bound in black with the iconic Eye of Sauron motif in red and gold, forming a striking and unified design across the set. The spines together spell “TOLKIEN”, a distinctive feature unique to this edition.

Importantly, the set includes the original and highly sought-after:
– Audio CD of J.R.R. Tolkien reading excerpts from the work

Contents
– Seven hardcover volumes (complete text divided into six books plus appendices)
– Original publisher’s slipcase
– Original Tolkien reading CD (present)

Condition
The set remains fully sealed in the original publisher’s shrink-wrap.

The shrink-wrap shows expected age-related wear, including small splits, creasing, and areas of stress, but remains complete and intact. The set underneath appears well-preserved and unopened.

The slipcase shows minor signs of handling and light surface marking beneath the wrap, but remains structurally sound and very presentable.

Bibliographic Details
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Date: 1999
Format: 7-volume hardcover set in slipcase
ISBN-10: 0261103873
ISBN-13: 9780261103870
Language: English

Collector’s Note
This Millennium Edition is a one-off commemorative issue and remains one of the most distinctive modern Tolkien sets. Complete sealed examples with the original CD are increasingly difficult to find, making this a desirable piece for collectors seeking a visually striking and historically significant edition.

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