The Lord of the Rings 1985 Deluxe Ed, 10th Impression With Maps and Slipcase

The Lord of the Rings - J. 1985 De Luxe Edition (10th Impression). Published by George Allen & Unwin. The Lord of the Rings.

Richard Clay (The Chaucer Press), Bungay, Suffolk. Originally issued as a single-volume edition in 1968, the De Luxe Edition was first published in 1969.

This copy is the 1985 impression of that prestigious format. Gold and silver gilt heraldic device on front board.

Fold-out maps printed in red and black. The cover device and decorative elements are based on Tolkien's own artwork and calligraphy. Was originally published in three volumes between 1954 and 1955. The Fellowship of the Ring. The Return of the King.

Set in the richly imagined world of Middle-earth, the novel follows Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship on their quest to destroy the One Ring and defeat the Dark Lord Sauron. The work is widely regarded as one of the most influential fantasy novels ever written and has shaped the genre for generations. A scholar of Old and Middle English, Tolkien created an extensive mythological legendarium that included fully developed languages, histories, and cultures. (1937), introduced readers to Middle-earth and laid the groundwork for. Tolkien's combination of linguistic depth, mythic structure, and moral complexity elevated fantasy literature to a new literary standing. Today, Tolkien is widely regarded as the father of modern high fantasy. Why This Edition Is Desirable. Classic George Allen & Unwin printing. Complete with slipcase and maps. Attractive display copy for collectors and readers alike.