It is not Tolkien-related, but this piece on special editions may be of interest.

"The Heinlein Trust's main goal in publishing the Virginia Edition is to create a quality set of the works of Robert Heinlein that can be afforded by most people and which will thus serve to ensure the availability and further the legacy of Mr. Heinlein"

http://virginiaedition.blogspot.co.uk ... -transport-i-call-it.html

- wellinghall