Brand new book quarter-bound in red, stamped in red and gold foil on grey boards, and housed in a matching slipcase. Still in publisher's shrinkwrap. The definitive edition of the text, fully reset for this special edition, with many exclusive features. Using Tolkien's original manuscripts, and with access to his own annotated copies of the books, the editors (Wayne Hammond and Christina Scull) have restored the text with almost 400 corrections, some of which date back to the first edition. Includes the original red and black maps drawn by Christopher Tolkien, two of which appear as fold-out sheets. Appearing for the first time is a full-colour plate section featuring the three pages from the Book of Mazarbul, painstakingly created by J. R. R. Tolkien. Also appearing for the first time are two additional Hobbit family trees by Tolkien. Includes the appendices and a revised and updated index. Printed on superior quality paper and including a red silk ribbon marker. This edition available for a limited time only.