1991 Russian Ed. J. R. R. Tolkien The Hobbit & Lord of the Rings Gordeev Art

A rare and complete 4-volume set of J. Tolkien's masterpiece, published in the final year of the USSR (1991). This set includes "The Hobbit" and all three parts of "The Lord of the Rings" (The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King). What makes this edition particularly special is the artwork.

The books are illustrated by Denis Gordeev? , one of the most celebrated illustrators of Tolkien's world. His intricate, medieval-inspired style captured the imagination of an entire generation of readers in the post-Soviet space.

Dimensions: 20 × 13 cm Approx. The Fellowship of the Ring: 478 pages. The Two Towers: 350 pages. The Return of the King: 447 pages. This 1991 edition is a landmark for Tolkien fans.

Published during the collapse of the Soviet Union, these books are a testament to the "Tolkien-mania" that swept the region at the time. The Gordeev illustrations are highly detailed and remain a favorite among international fans of Middle-earth art. This set is a must-have for any "Compleat Tolkien" collector or scholar of international fantasy editions. As these are paperbacks from 1991, they may show signs of shelf wear, slight yellowing of pages, or minor creases on the covers. Please review the high-resolution photos for a detailed look at the spines and corners.