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A superb set of the monumental 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien, illustrated with a folding map to the rear of each volume. Complete in three volumes.Each volume is in the original unclipped dust wrapper.In the original slipcase, in a very good condition.'Fellowship of the Ring', both the book and dust wrapper are the eleventh impression.'The Two Towers', both the book and dust wrapper are the ninth impression.'The Return of the King', both the book and dust wrapper are the ninth impression.J. R. R. Tolkien's fantastically popular trilogy, one of, if not the most popular pieces of fantasy every written. The series follows Frodo and his fellowship as they journey through Middle-Earth on a quest to destroy a powerful ring and stop the growth of a rising dark power.Illustrated with a folding map to the rear of each volume. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrappers, and the original publisher's slipcase. Externally, smart. A touch of fading to the head of the spines. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper of each volume. Dust wrappers are edge worn, large chip to the front wrap of 'Return of the King', smaller chips and closed tears to the other two dust wrappers. Wraps are a touch age-toned with light handling marks. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with a few very occasional scattered spots. Slipcase is a little worn and rubbed to the extremities, with a small tear to the head. Light handling marks to the slipcase, which is in a very good condition. Near Fine.

Book One: The Fellowship of the Ring The story begins in the Shire, a peaceful region where Frodo Baggins inherits a mysterious ring from his uncle, Bilbo. Gandalf the wizard discovers the ring is the One Ring, forged by the dark lord Sauron to dominate Middle-earth. Frodo is tasked with taking the ring to Rivendell, where a council forms the Fellowship: Frodo, Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Boromir, Sam, Merry, and Pippin. Together, they set out to destroy the ring in Mount Doom, the only place it can be unmade. Their journey is fraught with peril, and the Fellowship eventually splinters when Boromir succumbs to the ring's temptation, and Frodo decides to continue the quest with Sam. Book Two: The Two Towers The narrative follows two main threads. Frodo and Sam traverse the dangerous lands toward Mordor, guided by Gollum, a former ring-bearer corrupted by the ring's power. Meanwhile, Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli pursue the orcs who have kidnapped Merry and Pippin. The hobbits escape and find themselves in the ancient forest of Fangorn, where they encounter Treebeard the Ent. Gandalf, reborn as Gandalf the White, reunites with the group. The novel climaxes with battles at Helm's Deep and Isengard, and Frodo's capture by orcs after being betrayed by Gollum. Book Three: The Return of the King Aragorn claims his destiny as the true king of Gondor, leading forces against Sauron's armies. Frodo and Sam, enduring immense hardship, infiltrate Mordor and destroy the ring, aided unwittingly by Gollum. Sauron’s power collapses, peace returns, and Aragorn is crowned. Frodo, burdened by his trauma, sails to the Undying Lands with Bilbo, Gandalf, and the elves, leaving Sam to carry on in the Shire.