TThe Lord of the Rings: The History of Middle-earth | Book Series | Hardcover | Box Set

The Lord of the Rings: The History of Middle-earth Box Set #1 is a beautifully presented four-book hardcover collection celebrating the literary legacy of J.R.R. Tolkien and the remarkable editorial work of Christopher Tolkien. This first set brings together special editions of The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales alongside The Book of Lost Tales, Volumes 1 and 2, offering readers an extensive journey into the origins, legends, peoples, and mythology of Middle-earth. The collection explores the Elder Days, the First Age, Númenor, the history of the Elves, and many of the foundational stories that shaped Tolkien’s legendary fantasy world.

Designed with collectors and dedicated Tolkien readers in mind, the set features double-sided dust jackets, with artwork by renowned Tolkien artist John Howe on one side and the original graphic treatment on the other. Across the four volumes, readers can discover early versions of Middle-earth’s mythology, including the Silmarils, the Two Trees of Valinor, Elves, Dwarves, Balrogs, Orcs, and other legendary elements. Presented together for the first time in this format, the collection makes an impressive addition to a fantasy bookshelf and provides an in-depth look at the development of Tolkien’s mythology and Christopher Tolkien’s decades-long work preserving and presenting his father’s writings.