Hardcover. $33.98 24 Used from $31.77 42 New from $33.98 2 Collectible from $60.00. Immerse yourself in Middle-earth with J. R. R. Tolkien’s classic masterpieces behind the films, in this gorgeous pocket-sized, leatherette-bound box set—the perfect gift for Lord of the Rings devotees. This four-volume, pocket-sized boxe set contains Tolkien Tolkien studied at Exeter College, and went on to teach at Oxford. It was during this time that he published The Hobbit (1937) and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. He continued to work as a professor until 1959 and he died in 1973, aged 81. Buy The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien online at The Folio Society from the world's most extensive $4.67 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED J.R.R. Tolkien The Book Of Lost Tales Part II 2 HCDJ 1st Edition $65.17 $44.49 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED TOLKIEN, J. R. R. - The Hobbit - 1937 - FIRST EDITION - FIRST PRINTING ! $49,000.00 J. R. R. Tolkien and Lord of the Rings enthusiasts will want to own this very special edition of the classic masterpiece illustrated throughout in color by the author himself and with the complete text printed in two colors—the perfect gift idea! Since it was first published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured. Launch Party Events: June 23–25. Bundle: Gift Edition Release: July 7. The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth In-Store Celebration Events: July 7–9. Commander Parties: July 21–23. MagicCon: Barcelona featuring The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth: July 28–30. Store Championships: August 5–13. MAGIC MEETS THE LORD OF THE RINGS—Experience the beloved story of The Lord of the Rings through the gorgeous art and thrilling gameplay of the Magic: The Gathering collectible card game CONTENTS—1 The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Special Edition Collector Booster containing 15 MTG cards (Special Edition Collector Boosters do not Directed by Peter Jackson, the first film in the franchise, “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,” came out in 2001 and performed staggeringly well, snagging the #1 spot in the Part VII - The Readers Union Edition - A detailed illustrated account of the publication of the First Book Club Edition. Part VIII - The First Deluxe Edition - A description of the development of the replacement for the First Boxed Edition. Part IX - Printing and Binding The Lord of the Rings - An attempt to summarise the number of copies of The most expensive Tolkien book ever sold is a signed first edition of „The Lord of the Rings“ dedicated to the „Queen of the Hobbits“, that was sold for 104.000 USD. A further 5 lots were acquired by the same buyer in the same auction: the first translation of The Hobbit dedicated to E. Griffiths, a signed US first edition Lord of the The scholar's choice is the first editions free from Tolkien's subsequent revisions for the second editions onwards. Quite steep in price though, but facsimile first editions of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings are on the horizon. ydiOc.