This listing is for an incomplete set of the 1978 editions of the following books in the Lord of the Rings by s series by J. R. R. Tolkien. The Hobbit The Two Towers The Fellowship of the Rings The Return of the King These books are nearly 50 years old and their condition is reflective of their age. They are fully in tact however they are brittle due to age. Their spines are cracked and the pages have yellowed due to age. The Hobbit cover has a corner cut off and The Two Towers cover is ripped. All four books have an owner label on the inside. All of these are shown in the listing photos. By purchasing this listing you agree that you accept these books in as-is condition and you have reviewed the listing as well as the photos and are comfortable with their condition. Every book is packaged with the utmost care and placed in a plastic sleeve to avoid water damage during shipping. While I cannot guarantee your book will arrive undamaged due to postal handling, I will do my best to ensure it is adequately protected.