1991 Russian Ed. Tolkien The Hobbit & Lord of the Rings 4 Books in Original Box

A rare and highly desirable complete 4-volume set of J. Tolkien's masterpieces, uniquely presented in its original 1991 slipcase (box).

Published in the final year of the USSR, this edition is legendary for its artwork and historical context. 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.

Format: 4 Softcover volumes in 1 Cardboard Slipcase. Dimensions: 20 × 13 cm (8 × 5 inches) Slipcase adds slight width. The Fellowship of the Ring: 478 pages. The Two Towers: 350 pages. The Return of the King: 447 pages.