The History of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien [TRADE BOX SET / 2000]

The History of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien [The Return of The Shadow, The Treason of Isengard, The War of the Ring, The End of the Third Age]

TRADE PAPERBACK BOX SET [2000] HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY

Complete trade paperback box set.   Box shows visible wear.  Books are like new and unread w/ just a hint of tanning from age.  

This four-volume, paperback set contains J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterworks The Hobbit and the three volumes of The Lord of the Rings (The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King).  

J.R.R. Tolkien’s THE LORD OF THE RINGS, now firmly acknowledged as one of the most popular books of the twentieth century, has captivated generations of readers with its completely convincing fantasy. In The History of The Lord of the Rings, the author’s son and literary heir, Christopher Tolkien, examines the creation of that epic from its inception to its finished form. At the core of these books are many early drafts and unpublished passages by Tolkien, which add greatly to a thorough understanding of his masterpiece.

Combining his father’s unique vision with his own privileged insight and editorial commentary, Christopher Tolkien’s THE HISTORY OF THE LORD OF THE RINGS is a set of four volumes — including one unique to this collection — that no fan of THE LORD OF THE RINGS can afford to overlook. 

INCLUDES: 1.  The Return of The Shadow 2. The Treason of Isengard 3. The War of the Ring 4. The End of the Third Age