The Lord of the Rings, Second American Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company. J R R Tolkien. Small lightly penciled inscription to first free paper of each copy, dated December, 1969 (when this issue was published). First book of the month edition (4/4/4 impression respectively) The books are bright and beautiful, like new, as are the dustwrappers themselves, with no foxing, no yellowing of any pages. The slip case is in perfect condition. I hope the pictures I provided speak for themselves. This is the best overall looking second edition set I have ever seen, and it has been a shining star of my collection. The books are lovingly housed in mylar for protection for their new home. This is a rare chance to own possibly one of the finest remaining examples of the American second edition of The Lord of the Rings! Please do not hesitate to send me your inquiries!