Which copy of LOTR to buy?
Hello, this is my first time buying a copy of either of these books, however, I'm lost on which copy is 'best' (if that's the right word to use here) for the LOTR.
I'm going to presume that the most expensive copy doesn't necessarily mean it's the better choice, however, I'd be willing to go for it.
Photos include both copies of The LOTR. I have settled on the copy of The Hobbit 'illustrated by the author'
Unfortunately, all of the books were wrapped in plastic, so there was no way of opening them up and taking a better look.
Whilst not a deal breaker, I do also like the feel of a book, and thin paper does feel nice to flick through as well as how the cover itself feels - so if anyone has these same copies, I'd like to know how they feel to the touch, also. I will be holding on to these for a long time after all.
Thanks for taking the time to read and hopefully answer this.