The Complete History of Middle-earth Box Set: Three Volumes Comprising All Twelve Books of The History of Middle-Earth, Publishers Slipcase Sealed in Shrinkwrap

Tolkien, Christopher; Tolkien, J.R.R.

ISBN 10: 0358381746 / ISBN 13: 9780358381747

Published by William Morrow, Boston and New York, 2020

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8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Complete History of Middle-Earth 3 Volume Set, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Published by William Morrow in 2020. Edited by Christopher Tolkien, who collected the vast amount of manuscripts, maps and illustrations, left by his father and edited them into 12 volumes which were published as the History of Middle-Earth. Book I is the first five books collected into one, and represent work done during the 1920s and 30s and fully relate the early history of The Silmarillion. Book II is comprised of the middle four books, and relates the full and unique account of the creation of The Lord of the Rings. Book III is comprised of the last 3 books, and relates to the later history of the Silmarillion along with the account of writing of the Prologue and Appendices to The Lord of the Rings, that links these two works thru the historical structure of the Ages. The 3 volumes are all in As New condition, Alll three books are later printings, but the impressions are unknown due to being sealed in shrinkwrap. No bumped corners or any wear noted. A lovely set, housed in its original publishers slipcase still sealed in shrinkwrap, featuring the Tolkien Monogram gilt stamped to the sides of the slipcase Additional photos are from a opened set and are for informational purposes only. Digital photo's available, inquire if interested. Other Tolkien books available, include both the UK and US editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, and Signed/Numbered/Limited Editions. As New / As New.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete History of Middle-earth Box Set: Three Volumes Comprising All Twelve Books of The History of Middle-Earth, Publishers Slipcase Sealed in Shrinkwrap
• Publisher: William Morrow, Boston and New York
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0358381746
• ISBN 13: 9780358381747
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Tolkien Library
  • History of Middle-Earth
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Synopsis

This very special collector’s edition brings together all twelve books into three hardcover volumes—more than 5,000 pages of fascinating Tolkien material—and places them in one matching box. The History Of Middle-Earth Boxed Set is a treasured boxed set for every Tolkien fan.

J.R.R. Tolkien is famous the world over for his unique literary creation, exemplified in The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. What is less well known, however, is that he also produced a vast amount of further material that greatly expands upon the mythology and numerous stories of Middle-earth, and which gives added life to the thousand-year war between the Elves and the evil spirit Morgoth, and his terrifying lieutenant, Sauron.

It was to this enormous task of literary construction that Tolkien’s youngest son and literary heir, Christopher, applied himself to produce the monumental and endlessly fascinating series of twelve volumes, The History of Middle-earth.

About the Authors

Christopher Tolkien (1924–2020) was the third son of J.R.R. Tolkien. Appointed by Tolkien to be his literary executor, he devoted himself to the editing and publication of unpublished writings, notably The Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales, and The History of Middle-earth.

J.R.R. Tolkien (1892–1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over sixty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.