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The history of middle earth is a three-volume hardcover set spanning over 5,000 pages. Includes four books covering the history of the lord of the rings, including how the one ring gained its power and the first appearance of a black rider. Indispensa...  Read More

The books are very high quality with smyth sewn binding. They fit snugly as they should without being too tight.

Highly recommend this seller. I'm happy to say that they may have improved based on feedback.

The paper is thinner than standard, but that is necessary for books this size. The printing is easy to read and i am impressed at the completeness of the contents. The paper seems to be of good quality and is durable enough to be easily read without d...  Read More

The box is cardboard, but nice enough. The case itself is stout and isn't coming apart. Yes it is a bit flimsy, but that was expected.

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Quality


I have noticed no issues with the quality.


The books are very high quality with smyth sewn binding.


Like most everyone who purchased this item has already stated, the dust cover is too flimsy and is subject to damage.


The volume of pages squashed into these three books means that the paper is thin and the type is extremely small so be prepared...  Read More

Price


The price on this set is very fair and is worth it.


Buying this collection at half-price was a steal!


You can still see these sets listed on ebay (and sometimes amazon) -- check out the asking prices for that!


It is a bit expensive at $250.

Shipping


The package was delivered to my home quickly and in perfect condition.


Just received my set, and it arrived perfectly.


It took about two weeks for my order to arrive.


The books are shipped from the uk and there is no way to monitor their travel.

Packaging/appearance


My hard-cover books arrived in pristine condition in a sturdy box inside shrink-wrap.


The packing was superb and the books arrived earlier than expected and completely undamaged, unlike what some others have experienced.


I had a problem with my first order: the box the collection nests in was beaten up on the edges and the pages of the first volu...  Read More


I didn't open it until just recently and discovered that the box holding the books got cracked on the top and bottom during shipping.

Competitiveness


Really you cannot get a better deal and they are gorgeous and hardbound.

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    set, quality, great, damaged and middle.
  • Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
  • Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 1,158 reviews as of our last analysis date on Feb 10 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The sheer size of these books restrict their use from a 34carry around34 type as the original set to a 34gee im going to sit here and read


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Not an easy read but one that is neccessary for anyone trying to 34understand34 tolkiens middle earth myth


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Unfortunately i ordered it in january and his birthday isnt until april


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I didnt open it until just recently and discovered that the box holding the books got cracked on the top and bottom during shipping


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Unfortunately the exchange window is over


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    At least its on the back and doesnt impact reading the books but if youre a collector be aware


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The books themselves are well printed and bound


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Mostly i am writing this review because i did not buy initially because of another reviewer s critique of the paper

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