The map was removed from The Fellowship of the Ring -Quality Paperback Book Club edition from the early 1990’s. It is in very good condition. The edge on the right side of the map is uneven from being torn out of the book where it had been glued.

This map—"The West of Middle-earth at the End of the Third Age"—was included in the Quality Paperback Book Club (QPBC) editions of The Lord of the Rings.

"The West of Middle-earth at the End of the Third Age," is an iconic map drawn by Christopher Tolkien and first published in 1954.
The map depicts the geographic setting for J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
It highlights key regions such as Gondor, Mordor, Rohan, and Mirkwood.
Detailed annotations on some versions include geographical features, roads, and battle sites.
This specific design has been featured in various editions of the books.

Map Origins and History:
This specific version was drawn by Christopher Tolkien in 1980. It is a revised, redrawn version of the original map he created in 1953 for the first edition of The Lord of the Rings.

Updates: The 1980 version was made to include new locations from the Unfinished Tales (such as Edhellond) and to correct minor defects from the hasty original drawing.

Post-1994: Most editions published after 1994 moved to a different set of maps redrawn by artist Stephen Raw. These newer maps are typically printed across two standard pages or included as loose, unglued sheets rather than the large, single-sheet fold-out.

Key Geographical Regions Shown:
The map focuses on the northwestern part of the continent, known as the Westlands:
Eriador: The westernmost region, home to the Shire and Bree.
Rhovanion: The "Wilderland" to the east of the Misty Mountains, containing Mirkwood.
Gondor & Rohan: The great kingdoms of Men in the south.
Mordor: The volcanic land of Sauron in the southeast, ringed by mountains.
Forodwaith: The icy northern wastes.