The Return of the King (Volume 3 of The Lord of the Rings)
by Tolkien, J.R.R
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/N/A
- Seller
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Albany, California, United States
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About This Item
New York : Ballantine Books, 1967. First US Edition Thus/4th Printing. Paperback. Very Good/N/A. A nice early printing of the first authorized paperback edition. Square spine with no creasing. Wear to edges especially at spine ends and corners with small stain to top of rear cover and a few spots. Price on cover inked out. Previous owner's name and address stamp to title page.
Synopsis
In the gripping finale of the epic fantasy trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings", the stakes have never been higher as Frodo Baggins and his faithful companions embark on their perilous quest to destroy the One Ring and vanquish the malevolent Sauron. Darkness looms over Middle-earth, and Frodo faces relentless trials and agonizing temptations. As the forces of Gondor and Rohan gather for a final, cataclysmic clash with Sauron's armies, the fate of all hangs in the balance. The stage is set for a breathtaking crescendo, with battles of epic proportions and Frodo's harrowing journey towards the treacherous Mount Doom, where the destiny of the world will be determined. Will courage and sacrifice be enough to overcome the encroaching darkness?
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Details
- Bookseller
- Lost Paddle Books, IOBA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- LPB007056JT
- Title
- The Return of the King (Volume 3 of The Lord of the Rings)
- Author
- Tolkien, J.R.R
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- N/A
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First US Edition Thus/4th Printing
- Publisher
- Ballantine Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1967
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Fantasy; Tolkien;
Terms of Sale
Lost Paddle Books, IOBA
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