Please see the pictures to know what you will be getting.This is the authorized edition of the The Lord of the Rings Trilogy released in the United States in 1965 by Ballantine Books and Houghton Mifflin.You will get the very first boxed set in the very limited green prototype slipcase with faux leather texture. The green slipcase is intact without any tears and writings but is brownish in some parts. There is some sticker residue at the front.* The Fellowship of the Ring - Third Printing: November, 1965* The Two Towers - First Printing: November, 1965* The Return of the King - Second Printing: November, 1965The spine of the books is intact, the pages are complete and clean without any tears and writings but is brownish in some parts.This item is carefully handled and stored and I would say, it is in Very Good condition. The pictures don't do it justice as it is definitely more beautiful in person.This version is extremely scarce in any condition. Truly a great find. Get yours now while you still can!You can BUY IT NOW before someone else do it first or send us your BEST OFFER! SHIPPING DETAILS: Shipping/handling fee for this item is $40 to be shouldered by the buyer. PAYMENT DETAILS: We accept PayPal only as mode of payment. AUCTION SALES POLICY: Your bid is a contract! Place a bid only if you're serious about buying the item. Bidders with zero or less than five feedback must email first signifying their intention to buy the item and indicating their shipping address. Failure to do so will result in bid being canceled and bidder being banned in participating to this auction. This is to minimize joy bidders. If you are the winning bidder, you will enter into a legally biding contract to purchase the item. If the seller is unable to establish contact with the winning bidder within 5 days of the end of the auction or if payment is not received within 14 days, item may be offered to the next highest bidder or relisted at the seller's sole discretion. CHECK OUR 100% FEEDBACK RATING TO GIVE YOU ASSURANCE THAT YOU ARE DEALING WITH A LEGITIMATE SELLER. Our Feedback