"The Lord of the Rings" 16x20 Photo Signed By (4) With Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan & Billy Boyd (Beckett)

The Hobbits

  • Lot number 7883626
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  • Lot ended2023-07-28 20:00:00
  • Total bids 22
  • Winning bid $298.20
  • Buyer's premium $50.69
  • Total $348.89
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Photo measures 16" x 20" in size. Hand-signed by Elijah Wood (Frodo Baggins), Sean Astin (Samwise Gamgee), Dominic Monaghan (Merry Brandybuck) and Billy Boyd (Pippin Took).

"The Lord of the Rings" is a high-fantasy novel written by British author J.R.R. Tolkien. It was originally published in three volumes from 1954 to 1955 and has since become one of the most famous and beloved works of fantasy literature. The three volumes are "The Fellowship of the Ring," "The Two Towers," and "The Return of the King."

The story is set in the fictional world of Middle-earth and follows the epic quest to destroy the One Ring, a powerful and evil artifact created by the dark lord Sauron. The One Ring grants its wearer immense power but also corrupts them, and Sauron seeks to reclaim it to rule over Middle-earth.

The central protagonist of the story is Frodo Baggins, a young hobbit who inherits the One Ring from his uncle, Bilbo Baggins. Frodo is accompanied by a diverse and loyal group of companions, forming the Fellowship of the Ring. The Fellowship includes characters like Gandalf the Grey, a wise and powerful wizard; Aragorn, a skilled ranger and heir to the throne of Gondor; Legolas, an elven archer; Gimli, a dwarf warrior; and several other hobbits, humans, and beings from Middle-earth.

The quest to destroy the One Ring takes the Fellowship through various perilous adventures, battles, and encounters with creatures like orcs, trolls, and other fantastical beings. Along the way, they encounter the corrupting influence of the Ring and must overcome personal challenges and sacrifices.

"The Lord of the Rings" is celebrated for its richly detailed world-building, intricate mythology, and memorable characters. Tolkien's storytelling is characterized by his poetic language and deep exploration of themes such as friendship, courage, the battle between good and evil, and the importance of hope in dark times.

The success of the novels led to numerous adaptations, including film adaptations directed by Peter Jackson. The film trilogy, released between 2001 and 2003, became a massive critical and commercial success, introducing "The Lord of the Rings" to a new generation of fans and solidifying its status as a timeless classic of fantasy literature and cinema.

The autograph includes an official Beckett Authentication Services serially numbered hologram and matching LOA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: Beckett LOA

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