Quote Originally Posted by St. Troy View Post
Are they definitely the same edition? I think some of the recent (last 5 years or so) Tolkien titles have simultaneously (or nearly) published a somewhat deluxe edition for near $100 and a more ordinary hardcover for around $30.
They are definitely the same edition. The link to Amazon from the Harper Collins page brings you to this item.

He has The Hobbit too at $75 (list price) while Amazon is $42.95.

eBay prices are slightly higher than Amazon.

Pictures are links.