# The History of Middle-earth Boxed Set 1: Four Hardback Volumes

The History of Middle-earth Boxed Set 1 brings together four volumes tracing the development and history of Tolkien’s Middle-earth. This first set includes The Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales and both parts of The Book of Lost Tales, presented as special hardback editions with double-sided dustjackets.

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## At a glance

- Four books cover the Elder Days, wider Middle-earth history and early forms of Tolkien’s mythology.
- The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales are described as special editions reproducing their first-edition text.
- The set is presented as hardbacks with double-sided dustjackets.

## Pros

- Combines four related volumes in one boxed set, including both parts of The Book of Lost Tales.
- The contents span foundational myths and later narratives, giving Tolkien enthusiasts substantial background reading.
- Customer feedback describes the set as a valued collection and gift, and mentions the footnotes and commentary.

## Specifications

### Contents and edition
- Volumes: The Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales, The Book of Lost Tales, Part One & Part Two
- Edition: Boxed Set edition
- Format and set details: First in a series of hardback boxed sets celebrating the literary achievement of Christopher Tolkien, featuring double-sided dustjackets. Set 1 contains special editions of THE SILMARILLION and UNFINISHED TALES reproducing the first edition text, together with the two volumes of THE BOOK OF LOST TALES.
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publication date: 7 Dec. 2023
- Language: English
- Print length: 1536 pages
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 1.05 kg
- Dimensions: 14.9 x 12.8 x 22.8 cm
### Identifiers
- ISBN-10: 0008663165
- ISBN-13: 978-0008663162

## A good fit for

- Tolkien readers wanting a substantial collection of Middle-earth history and related narratives.
- Collectors seeking the first set in Christopher Tolkien’s History of Middle-earth series.
- Gift buyers looking for a four-volume Tolkien collection.

## Less suited to

- Readers looking only for The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings rather than background texts and earlier versions of Middle-earth tales.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the collection’s content and usefulness to Tolkien enthusiasts, with praise for its overview of Middle-earth history and mentions of footnotes and commentary. Readers also describe it as a worthwhile collector’s item and gift. This aligns with the four-volume scope, though the substantial 1536-page set is best suited to readers seeking background and related texts rather than only the central novels.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the collection’s content and its overview of Middle-earth history.
- Positive themes: Feedback describes it as a desirable collector’s item and gift.
- Positive themes: Footnotes and commentary are noted as enhancing the reading experience.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which books are included in Boxed Set 1?
The set includes The Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales and The Book of Lost Tales, Part One and Part Two.
### What format are the books?
The listing describes hardback volumes with double-sided dustjackets.
### Is this the first History of Middle-earth boxed set?
Yes. The listing identifies it as the first in a series of boxed sets.

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