Ace, 1965 First and only printing. An above average set. Scuffing to edges, spines faded, covers bright, but rubbed in places. Pages yellowed. See my 1965 Ballentine paperback set for the full history of the Ace printings. We have been a professional Tolkien dealer for over 20 years. We sell on several sites, not just Ebay and items can end at any time. Buy now! All our photos are the actual item!