J. R. R. Tolkien: the History of the Lord of the Rings (Part 2: the Treason of Isengard)

Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company. Very Good+. 2000. First Edition Thus; Third Printing. Paperback. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows just a hint of lean to the spine, which is slightly concave; a crease near the upper rear corner; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear and minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.55 x 1.3 inches). Appendix. Index. Illustrated with maps, runes, and other duotone illustrations. Language: English. Weight: 18.5 ounces. Trade Paperback. The Treason of Isengard continues the account of the creation of The Lord of the Rings started in the earlier volume, The Return of the Shadow. It races the great expansion of the tale into new lands and peoples south and east of the Misty Mountains: the emerence of Lothlorien, of Ents, of the Riders of Rohan, and of Saruman the White in the fortress of Isengard. In brief outlines and pencilled drafts dashed down on scraps of paper are seen the first entry of Galadriel, the earliest ideas of the history of Gondor, and the original meeting of Aragorn and Eowyn, its significance destined to be wholly transformed. The book also contains a full account of the original map which was to be the basis of the emerging geography of Middle-earth. The work is meticulously researched by Tolkien's son--who also did many of the illustrations used in the various editions. You couldn't get a more conscientious and knowledgeable guide, a guide who had full access to all of Tolkien's notes. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; vi, 504 pages .