The Lord of the Rings

United Kingdom · 2004 · 1st Class

This set of ten stamps celebrates J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy novel, "The Lord of the Rings," and the acclaimed film trilogy by Peter Jackson. The designs feature a map of Middle-earth as a backdrop, with key characters and scenes from the story overlaid, including Frodo, Gandalf, Aragorn, and the Fellowship. The stamps capture the grand scale and rich detail of Tolkien's world.

Issued in 2004, these stamps capitalized on the immense global popularity of "The Lord of the Rings" following the release of the final film, "The Return of the King," which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.