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Lord of the Rings (Box Set)

Lord of the Rings (Box Set)

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Condition: Very Good

Condition Notes: Covers show minor shelf wear. Fellowship of the ring has a light stain on the front. Pages are clean and in great shape. Bindings are firm and tight.

Author(s): J.R.R. Tolkien

Print: 18th Print

Publication year: 1968

Binding: Paperback

Language: English

Publisher: Ballantine Books

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This foundational three-volume mass-market paperback omnibus stands as a historic monument in American publishing, representing the very first authorized softcover release of J.R.R. Tolkien’s sweeping masterpiece. The overarching narrative tracks a desperate, grand-scale war against a rising shadow, following a quiet hobbit tasked with transporting an ancient artifact of absolute corruption into the heart of volcanic territory to be permanently destroyed. Rush-issued by the publisher to combat a rival, unauthorized "pirate" printing, this iconic Ballantine Books edition permanently altered the landscape of modern media.The individual volumes are universally celebrated for their surreal, highly psychedelic cover artwork by illustrator Barbara Remington, who famously painted the dreamlike landscape panorama of Middle-earth before ever having an opportunity to read the actual text. Complete with the author's official text revisions and a prominent, green-boxed statement from Tolkien on the back cover urging fans to buy only this authorized printing, this box set functions as a vital, unvarnished historical archive. It documents the exact moment high fantasy exploded out of academic circles straight into the heart of twentieth-century youth culture.

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Book Condition Scale

  • Like New

    This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.

  • Very Good

    This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Good

    This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Acceptable

    This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • As Is

    This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • Dust Jacket Grading

    (A) Excellent
    The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.

    (B) Good
    Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.

    (C) Fair
    Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.

    (D) Poor
    Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.

    (F) As Is
    Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.