My box came with 2nd prints as well, and this is not the first time I see it with 2nd printings. This box should have published with either 1st or 2nd printings, as the 2005 50th anniversary boxset.
My boxed set (purchased new when they came out) is also second printings. I recall it ran out quickly and almost immediately went to the second print.
For those who might be interested in vintage Middle-earth poster maps:
Max wrote:
I'll never get my hands on one of those with these prices.
I doubt it will sell for anything near that.
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