The Lord of the Rings (3 Paperback Volumes in Slipcase)
Language: English
Published by Harper Collins (HarperCollins), London, 1999
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Purpora Books, Comox, BC, CanadaPurpora Books
AbeBooks seller since August 30, 1997
Condition: Used - Fine
£ 15.48
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
The paperback books are all in fine condition. The slipcase is only very good with rubbing along the edges, and a split of about 1 1/2" along one of the top edges. The slipcase is labelled as HarperCollins CanadaLtd, while the books are published in the UK. The ISBN given is for the slipcase, not the books. The three volumes are: The Fellowship of the Ring (5th printing of the 1999 edition), The Two Towers (4th printing), and The Return of the King (5th printing).
Seller Inventory # 23182
- Title
- The Lord of the Rings (3 Paperback Volumes in Slipcase)
- Author
- Tolkien, J. R. R
- Publisher
- Harper Collins (HarperCollins), London
- Publication year
- 1999
- Condition
- Fine.
- Binding
- Mass Market Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0261102389
- ISBN 13
- 9780261102385
- Edition
- Reprint.
- Seller catalogs
- Tolkien
Continuing the story of The Hobbit, this three-volume boxed set of Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, features striking black covers based on Tolkien’s own design, the definitive text, and three maps including a detailed map of Middle-earth.
Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power – the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring – the ring that rules them all – which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins.
In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose.
Since it was first published in 1954, ‘The Lord of the Rings’ has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy has touched the hearts of young and old alike.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 80 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Purpora Books
Comox, BC, Canada
AbeBooks seller since August 30, 1997
Shipping rates from Canada to U.S.A.
| Item | 10 to 20 business days | 5 to 10 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 14.28 | £ 26.30 |
Payment methods
Specialty
US & UK Modern First Editions, Antiquarian, Art & Photography, Canadiana, Vancouver Island Local Histories, Canadian Literature First EditionsSeller's business information
Purpora Books
BC, Canada
Terms of sale
Charles Purpora owns and operates Purpora Books at 1805 Butler Road, Comox,
British Columbia, Canada, and can be reached by e-mail at
charles@purporabooks.com or by phone at 250-890-1077.
Prices are in US dollars. Books are offered by mail; also our bookroom is open
by appointment - please call ahead. We also have a selection of over 4,000
additional books at Browns Books, a general used book store in north Burnaby
near the Vancouver border (3740 Hastings Street). Payment options include
cheque, money order, PayPal, or credit card options available through Abebooks.
For customers in Canada, the HST/GST is included in the price.
Books are returnable for full refund if done so within 10 days of receipt.
Please notify Purpora Books in advance of any returns.
Reciprocal discount offered to the trade.
Book condition is based on the following guidelines: Fine - a copy with only a
very minor flaw and may actually be new and unread; Near Fine - a copy with a
more significant flaw or several minor flaws and/or with an overall feel and
appearance of a lightly used book; Very Good - a more worn copy but still in
collectible condition. Book plates, remainder marks, previous owner names,
price-clipped dust jackets and store stamps are always mentioned.
A scan of a book cover is available upon request.
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to Purpora Books, Comox, British Columbia, Canada, +1 250-890-1077, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.
Shipping terms
Orders usually ship within 2 business days. All books are shipped well protected.
Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is
heavy or over-sized, we may contact you about extra shipping charges being
required; conversely, thin, light books will ship for less in Canada and U.S.A.
(an adjustment to the shipping charge will be made after we receive your order at
the default rate).