• A set of four The Lord of the Rings book spines standing upright in a purple box, displayed on a wooden surface next to a potted plant and a stack of other books against a white brick wall.
  • Front of the original Del Rey Fantasy slipcase for the vintage J.R.R. Tolkien The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings four-book paperback boxed set. Purple slipcase displays authentic fair-condition wear including scuffing, rubbed edges, corner wear, and surface scratches.
  • Top of the original purple Del Rey Fantasy slipcase for the vintage J.R.R. Tolkien The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings four-book paperback boxed set. The top panel features the J.R.R. Tolkien logo and shows authentic fair-condition wear, including a large rubbed area, scuffed edges, corner wear, and surface scratches.
  • Bottom of the original purple Del Rey Fantasy slipcase for the vintage J.R.R. Tolkien The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings four-book paperback boxed set. The bottom panel features the J.R.R. Tolkien logo and shows authentic fair-condition wear, including scuffed edges, rubbed corners, surface scratches, and shelf wear from years of use.
  • Vintage The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien, Ballantine Books paperback, displayed upright on a wooden stand with a cozy bookshelf background. The front cover shows visible edge wear, a crease near the upper right corner, and the original holographic price sticker, accurately reflecting the book's used condition.
  • Vintage The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, Ballantine Books paperback, displayed upright on a wooden stand with a warm bookshelf background. The black front cover retains its authentic fair-condition wear, including edge wear, corner rubbing, surface creases, a small circular remainder hole punch near the upper-right corner, and visible creasing across the upper-right and lower-right portions of the cover.
  • Vintage The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien, Ballantine Books paperback, displayed upright on a wooden stand with a warm bookshelf backdrop. The green cover retains its authentic fair-condition wear, including edge wear, corner rubbing, surface creases, a small circular hole punch near the upper-right corner, and a light crease near the lower-right corner.
  • Vintage The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien, Ballantine Books paperback, displayed upright on a wooden stand with a warm bookshelf background. The purple front cover retains its authentic fair-condition wear, including edge wear, corner rubbing, light surface scuffs, and a small circular hole punch near the upper-right corner.
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J.R.R. Tolkien The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings 4-Book Boxed Set (Paperback)

J.R.R. Tolkien The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings 4-Book Boxed Set (Paperback)

$39.95 USD
$39.95 USD
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Journey through Middle-earth with this complete four-book boxed set by J.R.R. Tolkien. This matching Del Rey/Ballantine Fantasy edition includes The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King housed in the original purple slipcase featuring classic Michael Herring cover artwork.

This vintage paperback set is in fair used condition and remains completely readable. All four books are present with no missing pages. The books show noticeable reading and shelf wear, including yellowed pages, loose spines, edge wear, cover creases, and general age-related wear. One volume has a remainder hole punch on the cover, and another has a small sticker on the front cover. The original slipcase also shows moderate to heavy wear around the edges and corners but continues to protect and display the books well. This is an excellent vintage reading set for Tolkien fans or anyone who appreciates these nostalgic 1980s Del Rey editions.

Includes:

  • The Hobbit
  • The Fellowship of the Ring
  • The Two Towers
  • The Return of the King
  • Original matching purple slipcase

Cover art by Michael Herring.

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