This special 50th anniversary hardback edition of JRR Tolkien's classic masterpiece
Includes:: the complete revised & reset text two-fold out maps printed in red & black & unique to this edition a full-colour fold-out reproduction of Tolkien's own facsimile pages from the Book of Mazarbul that the Fellowship discover in Moria Since it was first published in 1954 The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured Steeped in unrivalled magic & otherworldliness its sweeping fantasy & epic adventure has touched the hearts of young & old alike Over 100 million copies of its many editions have been sold around the world & occasional collectors' editions become prized & valuable items of publishing This one-volume hardback edition contains the complete text fully corrected & reset & features for the very first time the pages from the Book of Mazarbul illustrations done by Tolkien & intended for inclusion in the famous Bridge of Khazad-dum' chapter Also appearing are previously unpublished family trees & two full-size fold-out maps Sympathetically packaged to reflect the classic look of the original this revised edition of the bestselling hardback will prove irresistible to collectors & new fans alike