J.R.R. Tolkien Paperback Box Set – The Hobbit & Lord of the Rings
Ballantine Books – 4 Volume Set – 1977
Gold Foil Slipcase with Tolkien Heraldic Designs

For sale is a vintage 4-book paperback box set of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, published by Ballantine Books in 1977. This is the desirable edition featuring gold foil covers and matching gold foil slipcase, with heraldic symbols drawn by Tolkien himself.

Includes:

• The Hobbit

• The Fellowship of the Ring

• The Two Towers

• The Return of the King

Edition details:

• Ballantine Books paperback box set

• All volumes dated 1977

• Original gold foil slipcase included

Condition:

• Slipcase shows scuffs and shelf wear to the gold foil

• Books are Very Good overall

• The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring appear unread

• Light spine creasing on The Two Towers and The Return of the King

• Pages clean, no writing or marks

• Bindings tight and solid

Collector notes:
This is one of the most recognizable and collectible Ballantine Tolkien box sets. The gold foil design and Tolkien-drawn emblems make it especially appealing, and complete sets with clean books remain in demand.

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Ships securely with care to protect the slipcase.