The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Boxed Set by J.R.R. Tolkien | 2nd Edition, 1971 Printing Complete 3-Volume Set

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DESCRIPTION A collectible boxed three-volume edition of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, representing a 1971 printing of the Second Edition. This classic boxed set includes The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King housed in the original publisher's slipcase. One of the most influential works of twentieth-century fantasy literature, Tolkien's epic continues to captivate readers and collectors alike. An attractive vintage set for reading, display, or building a Tolkien library. WORTH NOTING Complete 3-volume boxed set The Fellowship of the Ring The Two Towers The Return of the King Written by J.R.R. Tolkien Second Edition 1971 printing Original publisher's slipcase included Vintage paperback edition Classic fantasy literature Wonderful addition to a Tolkien collection Ideal for readers, collectors, or gifting MEASUREMENTSApproximate measurements based on photos. Slipcase: approx. 7" H × 4.75" W × 2.5" D Individual Books: approx. 7" H × 4.25" W Overall silhouette: Complete three-volume boxed paperback set. Please allow slight variation in measurements. CONDITIONGood vintage pre-owned condition based on available images. The original slipcase is included and shows expected shelf and edge wear consistent with age. The books retain attractive covers with normal handling wear, age toning, and light edge wear typical of vintage paperbacks. Bindings appear sound from visible photographs. Pages may exhibit age-related toning but appear clean overall. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition report, including the slipcase, covers, spines, page edges, bindings, interiors, and all visible signs of wear. FROM THE HOUSEFew books have shaped modern fantasy quite like The Lord of the Rings. A vintage boxed set such as this feels wonderfully nostalgic, recalling an era when these stories were passed from one reader to another until the pages became as memorable as the adventures themselves. ~ Genevieve