Synopsis
Published in 1954-55, this long romance follows the attempt to destroy the One Ring, a weapon of the Dark Lord Sauron, by carrying it from the Shire into Mordor. Frodo Baggins, the hobbit bearer, is aided by the gardener Sam, the wizard Gandalf, the men Aragorn and Boromir, the elf Legolas, the dwarf Gimli, and Frodo's kinsmen Merry and Pippin. The company splits; war gathers in Rohan and Gondor while a smaller pair push toward Mount Doom. The book is a heroic quest across a mapped secondary world, not a single-volume fairy tale.
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Record ID777
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Vellum BoundTypeface
Barbou, LibraPage Count
1318ISBN
9780063270923Slipcase
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EnglishFolio Price
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417Last Updated: 23 August 2026
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6 SubjectsFiction
Fantasy
Epic
War & Military
Action & Adventure
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Volumes3 Volumes
| No. | Volume Title | Page Count |
|---|---|---|
| Vol. 1 | J.r.r. Tolkien, the Fellowship of the Ring, Being the First Part of the Lord of the Rings, Drawn | 459 pp |
| Vol. 2 | J.r.r. Tolkien, the Two Towers, Being the Second Part of the Lord of the Rings, Drawn | 372 pp |
| Vol. 3 | J.r.r. Tolkien, the Return of the King, Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings, Drawn | 487 pp |
Physical Description
Dimensions22.8 x 15 cm
Bound in full cream vegetable parchment printed with a design in silver, red and gold. Red slipcase.
Printings1 Printings
| Printing | Print Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Printing | 1990 | — |