Reddit mentions of The Hobbit/The Lord of the Rings

This hardcover set.

These are good. They have nice covers, the definitive text, and won't tear apart easily. For hardcovers, if you're willing to go used, this looks like an absolute steal. If not, there's this. There's also always the one volume editions if you don't mind the big-ass book.

Got the same one from Amazon only the other day! It's a really nice version isn't it? They do a matching box with The Hobbit and LotR as well.

Boxed set. The individual volumes are also available.

One of my favorites is a newer clothbound collector's edition, which can really only be found at exorbitant prices, so far as I've found. I also have a soft spot for the copy I own, the slightly more reasonable one-volume 50th Anniversary edition.

As far as collectibles go, check out Noble Collection's Lord of the Rings and Hobbit pages.

As for a really nice book, my favourite copy to read is this one because it is very comfortable to hold and easy on the eyes. I wish I owned my own copy of that. As far as collectible, this one is pretty epic.

I do, but I'm at work now. I'll let you know when I get home.

I should say, I purchased mine in March this year, paid about £40 for it via amazon.co.uk. When you check now the set isn't available anymore directly from amazon, only used and from third party sellers. Furthermore, apparently prices have risen enormously. Here are links to the set:

Amazon.co.uk

Amazon.com

I don't know what happened, but I'm sorry for suggesting this- I didn't know prices were that steep.