• View of all three books in the box sleeve. Three-volume hardcover box set of 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien featuring 'The Fellowship of the Ring,' 'The Two Towers,' and 'The Return of the King'. Dust jackets are present and show creasing. The box is in very good condition.
  • Three-volumes of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien showing the orange, green, and purple colored page edges, stacked next to the protective outer box. The dust jackets show varying degrees of wear. Pages are tight and lay flat.
  • Vintage J.R.R. Tolkien slipcase next to a hardcover copy of 'The Fellowship of the Ring' featuring the iconic Eye of Sauron and red typography.
  • Angled view of the Lord of the Rings Revised Edition hardcover 'The Fellowship of the Ring' by J.R.R. Tolkien resting on top of its vintage white book-shaped slipcase. Dust jacket shows creasing along the spine and top edge. Tears are also present to the top of the dust jacket edge. Pages are tight and lay flat.
  • Large, folded Middle-earth map from the J.R.R. Tolkien 'Lord of the Rings' box set, featuring detailed red and black typography and geographical landmarks like Eriador and Mordor.
  • Vintage slipcase for The Lord of the Rings shown with the Revised Edition paperback of 'The Two Towers' by J.R.R. Tolkien. Dust jacket is present and shows creasing along the top edge.
  • Empty slipcase for the 'The Lord of the Rings' paperback box set by J.R.R. Tolkien, showing 'The Two Towers' spine and green page edges. The dust jacket shows creasing at the top spine edge. Pages are tight and lay flat.
  • Large fold-out map of Middle-earth from the vintage 'The Lord of the Rings' J.R.R. Tolkien box set, showing detailed geographical features of the fantasy world.
  • Vintage J.R.R. Tolkien slipcase next to a hardcover copy of 'The Return of the King,' featuring the iconic Eye of Sauron and red typography.
  • Angled view of the Lord of the Rings Revised Edition paperback 'The Return of the King' by J.R.R. Tolkien resting on top of its vintage white book-shaped slipcase. Dust jacket shows creasing along the spine edge. Pages are tight and lay flat.
  • Folded Middle-earth map from J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings box set, featuring detailed red and black typography for regions like Rohan, Gondor, and Mordor.
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J.R.R. Tolkien | Fantasy

The Lord of the Rings Box Set: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the Kings (1978)

The Lord of the Rings Box Set: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the Kings (1978)

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The Classic 1978 Houghton Mifflin Three-Volume Hardcover Box Set of J.R.R. Tolkien's Epic Trilogy

This vintage 1978 hardcover boxed set presents J.R.R. Tolkien's monumental High Fantasy masterpiece in its complete three-volume glory: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. Follow hobbit Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Aragorn, and the Fellowship as they journey across Middle-earth to destroy the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom.

Featuring Tolkien's original folding maps and classic cover design, this boxed set captures the timeless battle between the Free Peoples of Middle-earth and the Dark Lord Sauron.

Why You’ll Love This Book

A prized centerpiece for any bookshelf, this vintage 1978 collection offers unmatched world-building, profound themes of friendship and heroism, and the definitive high fantasy narrative. Perfect for Tolkien collectors and epic fantasy lovers.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company

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Format: Hardcover

Publication Date: 1978

ISBN: 9780395082546

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