The Lord of the Rings By J.R.R. Tolkien "The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien, box set published by Ballantine in 1965. "The Fellowship of the Ring," second (October 1965) printing. Near fine condition: Clean contents, tight binding, firm hinges, very slight bit of dishing and partial reading crease on the spine, light edge wear on the back cover. No ownership marks. "The Two Towers," second (November 1965) printing. Near fine condition: Clean contents, tight binding, firm hinges, tiny fleck on the front cover. No ownership marks. Not ex-library. "The Return of the King," first (December 1965) printing. Very good plus condition: Clean contents, tight binding, firm hinges, tiny chips at the fore corners of the front cover, several creases on the back cover, other light cover wear as shown. No ownership marks. Not ex-library. The slipcase is in almost new condition. Scroll down to view photos. Terms of Sale All photos are of the actual item for sale unless otherwise noted. I don't respond to offers or requests for discounts. Buy It Now prices are firm. I will not add a Buy It Now option to an auction. When I ship: Barring extenuating circumstances, I ship no later than the next business day. I am not able to honor requests to hold purchases for later shipment. If you absolutely, positively need me to delay shipping, please contact me before you bid or buy, and I will try to find a way to accommodate you. Combined shipping (Important): If you wish to combine multiple purchases into a single shipment, please use the Add to Cart button and not the Buy It Now button. If you pay for several items separately with the Buy It Now button, they will be handled as separate purchases and will be shipped separately. International buyers:The buyer is responsible for all customs fees, duties, and import taxes. I will not honor requests to falsify customs forms. Shipping rates are automatically calculated by USPS and are the lowest available. How I Pack: Most books are packed in boxes with appropriate packing material. Thin volumes and ephemera are mailed in envelopes with stiffeners. Records are mailed in industry- standard cardboard mailers. All items are packed to withstand normal abuse during transportation. Feedback: I will leave feedback on request if you e-mail me after you get your package. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution