All books in the collection were carefully photographed and inspected by LOTR Arts. Publication details were cross referenced with Tolkienbooks.net a treasure-trove of information on British editions of the published writings of J.R.R. Tolkien.

The book collection consists of three main categories.
• Novels
• Reviews
• Film-related



The Lord of the Rings-1 volume
J.R.R. Tolkien intended The Lord of the Rings to be published in a single volume.
The collection is focused on single volume UK editions, first print of each change in cover, in fine or near fine condition, and extends to 44 editions.

The Lord of the Rings-3 volume set
One three-volume 1971 set was purchased as the Two Towers was signed by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Boxed Set
A combination of a single volume The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit boxed together.

The Hobbit
Starting with The Hobbit which matched the 1968 single volume
The Lord of the Rings and then also including special Hobbit publications.
The collection extends to 26 editions.

The Silmarillion
Edited by Christopher Tolkien, the collection includes a first edition,
and other Silmarillions matched to single volume The Lord of the Rings and other special editions.
The collection is limited to 13 editions.

Tolkien-other
A select collection of other Tolkien publications, including Poems and Stories.
The collection is restricted to 11 editions.

Legendarium
Based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s Unfinished Tales: two limited edition publications (of 50 and 100 copies).
These were not endorsed by the Tolkien Estate.

James Joyce’s Ulysses
A small number of seminal editions, including a first edition second print.
The collection is limited to seven editions.



Biographical publications
A restricted selection of reference books about Tolkien, his life and legend, including the authorized biography by H. Carpenter.

Of-Tolkien
Books reviewing Tolkien's literature and his art.

Tolkien-inspired
Books on the art of others inspired by Tolkien.

Journals of Tolkien societies
A limited selection of special edition scholarly journals.



Press-books
New Line Cinema privately published a set of grasscloth The Lord of the Rings press-books; distributed only to the press and guests at the Cannes Film Festivals.

Art-books
Books featuring the art of Jackson's The Lord of the Rings movies.

Guides-companions
Collector editions of photo and visual guides to each of Jackson's The Lord of the Rings movies, and on special topics, such as weapons, creatures, locations.

Collector-Magazines
Jackson The Lord of the Rings Fan Club and special collector movie magazines, often dedicated to, or featuring The Lord of the Rings.

Art-Prints
Sets of The Lord of the Rings character and trait art prints and lithographs.

Bakshi
A restricted set of Bakshi 1979 The Lord of the Rings film books, film poster, collector film magazines.