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How does the 3rd edition compare to the 2nd? Did much change or get added?

Jackson Compton I have not actually looked at both editions but according to tolkiengateway.net, "Both the first and second editions of the Atlas were written before …moreI have not actually looked at both editions but according to tolkiengateway.net, "Both the first and second editions of the Atlas were written before the final three volumes of The History of Middle-earth were published, so at certain points it is contradicted by this later material. The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, which was published between the first and second editions of the Atlas, is not taken into account in the revision." A list of some of these changes are on the site (https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/The_A...)(less)

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