This gorgeous hardcover edition of The Hobbit has over 50 illustrations by J.R.R.

Published last year with a $75 MSRP, the book typically sells for around $40.

If this plays out similarly to priorBlack Friday(and Prime Day) deals on sought-after editions of J.R.R.

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Tolkien’s beloved fantasy novels, The Hobbit Illustrated won’t be available at this price for very long.

The 4K collection of Peter Jackson’s trilogy includes the theatrical and extended cuts.

The illustrations are reason enough for big Tolkien fans to add another edition of The Hobbit to their shelf.

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The same image with a different color palette is stamped on the front cover.

The dust jacket is complemented by dark blue sprayed page edges adorned with Elvish script in white.

The Hobbit Illustrated contains the unabridged, original text.

Tolkien Illustrated Editions

The Hobbit Illustrated was the last of the three Tolkien Illustrated Editions published in the US.

This special series kicked off with, of course, The Lord of the Rings.

Still, the $40.37 price is the best we’ve seen since Prime Day in July.

The Lord of the Rings Collector’s Edition Box Set / The Great Tales of Middle-earth

One cool thing about this deal is that Amazon has a multibuy discount.

The premium, slipcased version is an absolute beauty.

Check out more Black Friday deals on The Lord of the Rings Blu-rays and books below.

We’ve marked which items are eligible for Amazon’s B2G1 Free Sale next to the price.

Tolkien Book Box Sets

One of the most notable J.R.R.

Tolkien book box sets on sale for Black Friday isThe Great Tales of Middle-earth.

Long-time Lord of the Rings illustrator Alan Lee created maps and color plates for this box set release.

As an added bonus, it’s eligible for the B2G1 free promotion.

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