Vintage Lord Of The Rings Book Box Set Is 55% Off For Prime Big Deal Days

Amazon’s early Prime Big Deal Days sale showcases a broad variety of fantastic book offers, featuring significant savings on numerous popular fantasy and sci-fi box sets. As per usual, some of the most sought-after bargains transport readers back to Middle-earth. One of the highlights is a cherished 3-volume box set of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings with illustrations by Alan Lee on the front covers and an exquisite display box. Prime members can acquire this classic hardcover box set for just $40.79 (originally $90), which marks the lowest price this year.

Once you finish reviewing the classic box set, continue reading for additional remarkable deals on Tolkien box sets, like The Complete History of Middle-earth for $80.65 (originally $250), and affordable Collector’s Editions such as The Hobbit for $11.33 and The Silmarillion for $12.26. With Prime Big Deal Days scheduled for October 7-8, you can anticipate witnessing even more excellent offers on Tolkien literature in the upcoming days.

As previously noted, the 1988 publications are the least expensive with cover artwork by Alan Lee, yet several editions are adorned with remarkable illustrations from the artist. Last year, William Morrow released a revamped edition of the outstanding 1992 Centenary Edition of The Lord of the Rings. The collector’s compilation retails for $325, but it’s currently available at a discount during Amazon’s early Prime Big Deal Days sale. You can purchase The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Box Set for just $135.09 (58% off). This three-volume collection is housed in a tailored cloth board presentation box and showcases over 50 new illustrations and sketches by Lee. The individual books are encased in cloth boards and are quarterbound in leather. Check out our dedicated article on The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Box Set to understand why these editions are particularly remarkable.

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In October, William Morrow will unveil a four-book box set featuring Alan Lee’s illustrations priced at $139.50 (previously $150). This edition stands out as it includes The Hobbit. All four hardcover volumes possess wrap-around dust jacket art. Before placing a preorder: This edition initially launched in 2020 in the UK, and you can acquire that version for significantly less at Amazon, too.

The History of Middle-earth Offers

Amazon’s sale also features The Complete History of Middle-earth, a substantial 5,440-page box set compiling all 12 volumes of The History of Middle-earth in three hardcovers. The $250 hardcover box set has plummeted to just $80.65–the lowest price ever. Additionally, we have a dedicated article about The History of Middle-earth that’s worth reviewing, as it elaborates on the 2024 box set series featuring 15 History of Middle-earth books across four decorative box sets.

• The Complete History of Middle-earth — $80.65 ($250)
• The History of Middle-earth 2024 Editions
  • Box Set 1 (4 Books) — $54.85 ($125)
  • Box Set 2 (3 Books) — $55.57 ($100)
  • Box Set 3 (4 Books) — $43.03 ($125)
  • Box Set 4 (4 Books) — $55.24 ($125)

William Morrow sustained its Tolkien box set initiative over the summer with two exquisite hardcover collections. Tolkien Myths and Legends, a four-volume box set encompassing epic poems and timeless myths authored or translated by Tolkien. This collection debuted in June, but it’s now available for just $51 (previously $125) for Prime Big Deal Days. The sixth box set in the series, a new edition of The Great Tales of Middle-earth–a hardcover compilation of three posthumously released novels–launched in August and is on offer for $75 (previously $125).

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Additional J.R.R. Tolkien Book Discounts

Other significant Tolkien book bargains comprise The Nature of Middle-earth, a compilation of the author’s final writings on the fantastical realm he created. The hardcover version of The Nature of Middle-earth is available for just $12 (originally $32). The History of The Hobbit, in contrast, features a 992-page hardcover that includes Tolkien’s entire unpublished draft of The Hobbit along with his sketches and annotations. It also presents commentary by scholar John Rateliff that unveils the process of how The Hobbit was conceived. The History of The Hobbit is priced at $18.81 (was $55) in hardcover. Another enlightening behind-the-scenes book is The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien: Revised and Expanded Edition. Currently priced at $13.85 (was $40), this 720-page hardcover encompasses hundreds of letters addressed to his editors and publishers, family and companions, and even his admirers.

• The Nature of Middle-earth (hardcover) — $12 ($32)
• The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien: Revised & Expanded (hardcover) — $13.85 ($40)
• The History of the Hobbit (hardcover) — $18.81 ($55)
• The Silmarillion: Illustrated by Ted Nasmith (hardcover) — $20 ($45)
• The Maps of Middle-earth (hardcover) — $12.58 ($30)
• The Battle of Maldon (hardcover) — $14.90 ($30)
• The Fall of Numenor (paperback) — $9.76 ($22)
• Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit 4-Book Leatherette Collection — $29.73 ($60)
• The Collected Poems of J.R.R. Tolkien: 3-Book Set — $61 ($125)

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