Tolkien Classics Collection – Lord of the Rings, 5 Volumes, Easton Press, New

The J.R.R. Tolkien Classics Collection – Lord of the Rings

Complete 5 Volume Set

Easton Press

MINT Condition – Still in the Publisher’s Shrinkwrap

This is a beautifully crafted 5 volume Heirloom Edition set entitled “The J.R.R. Tolkien Classics Collection – Lord of the Rings” published by the Easton Press.  These beautiful heirloom editions of The Hobbit, Fellowship of The Ring, The Two Towers, Return of The King, and The Silmarillion include the beloved original artwork by Tolkien himself as appeared in the very first editions.  Frontispieces in each book are by the acclaimed illustrator Michael Hague.  Folding maps printed in black and red are included in each book. J.R.R. Tolkien’s influence on the Fantasy genre cannot be overstated. Without question, Tolkien is the father of modern high fantasy and “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” led directly to a resurgence of the fantasy genre. Nearly every fantasy author today lists Tolkien and “The Lord of the Rings as one their primary Influences.

From the publisher: “Tolkien's epic fantasy comes alive in this five-volume set: The Hobbit, the work that started it all, illustrated by Tolkien himself; The Lord of the Rings, the astounding trilogy that is still the benchmark for all fantasy, with frontispiece art by acclaimed fantasy illustrator Michael Hague; and The Silmarillion, which underlies all the stories of Middle-earth.”

The books in the collection are:

The Hobbit

The Fellowship of the Rings

The Two Towers

The Return of the King

The Silmarillion

Each book measures 9” x 6” and is bound in full leather boards with raised bands on the spine, gold gilding and gilting, and a built in satin bookmark.

The set is in MINT Condition and still in the publisher’s shrinkwrap.

Stock photographs of the collection as well as pages from the prospectus and illustrations from the books appear below.