The Shaping of Middle EarthThe Shaping of Middle Earth by J R R Tolkien published by Harper Collins in 1991. First edition second UK impression in fine condition, no markings, pages clean, binding firm, there is some very minor wear to the jacket which is now in removable protective sleeve. About The Shaping of Middle earth The Quenta, The Ambarkanta and The Annals is the fourth volume of Christopher Tolkien's 12 volume series The History of Middle earth in which he analysed