This is a 5 volume set. It includes the Lord of the Rings trilogy as a boxed 3-volume set, the Hobbit, and the Silmarillion. All the books are hardbacks with illustrations by Alan Lee or Ted Nasmith. The books are in “like new” to “very good” condition with the most wear to the LotR trilogy box. See photos for details on condition, and I am happy to send more photos upon request. Fyi this is a heavy set so shipping will be pricy.