My box came with 2nd prints as well, and this is not the first time I see it with 2nd printings. This box should have published with either 1st or 2nd printings, as the 2005 50th anniversary boxset.

My boxed set (purchased new when they came out) is also second printings. I recall it ran out quickly and almost immediately went to the second print.

That RotK book is faded and/or splash damaged too.

For those who might be interested in vintage Middle-earth poster maps:

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VTG TOLKIEN HOBBIT/LORD RINGS MIDDLE EARTH MAP|1976|AQUILA/JANOFF 35.5" x 23.5"

325457838894

Seller: bluemooseparts

(7908)

Ended Jan 3, 2023

This item ended more than 90 days ago

Very silly price, unfortunately

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The Silmarillion [Illustrated] **Special ...

J. R. R. Tolkien

31374428367

(Hardcover)

$5500.00

Availability: Not Available

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I'll never get my hands on one of those with these prices.

Max wrote:

I'll never get my hands on one of those with these prices.

I doubt it will sell for anything near that.