{"product_id":"vintage-tolkien-two-towers-paperback-jrr-tolkien-ballantine-books-1960s-fantasy","title":"Vintage Tolkien Two Towers Paperback J.R.R. Tolkien Ballantine Books 1960s Fantasy","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eA vintage Ballantine Books paperback copy of \u003cem data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eThe Two Towers\u003c\/em\u003e, Part Two of \u003cem data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/em\u003e by J.R.R. Tolkien. This authorized edition features the bold, colorful Barbara Remington cover art and visible reading wear that gives it true old-paperback character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003e∙ Item: Vintage mass market paperback\u003cbr data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003e∙ Title: \u003cem data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eThe Two Towers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e∙ Series: \u003cem data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/em\u003e, Part Two\u003cbr data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e∙ Author: J.R.R. Tolkien\u003cbr data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003e∙ Illustrator \/ Cover Artist: Barbara Remington, per TolkienBooks.US bibliographic reference for this Ballantine edition\u003cbr data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e∙ Publisher: Ballantine Books, published by arrangement with Houghton Mifflin Company\u003cbr data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e∙ Year: Copyright 1965; Nineteenth Printing, September 1969, as shown on copyright page\u003cbr data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003e∙ Edition \/ Printing: Authorized Ballantine paperback edition; Nineteenth Printing\u003cbr data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003e∙ Size \/ Measurements: Approximately 7” x 4.5”\u003cbr data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003e∙ Page Count: 447 pages per seller notes; bibliographic references list this Ballantine edition as 448 pp., likely counting end matter\/blank matter differently\u003cbr data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e∙ Cover \/ Jacket Colors: Bright magenta, blue, orange, cream, black, and green fantasy cover art; orange-stained page edges\u003cbr data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003e∙ Genre \/ Subject: Vintage fantasy, epic fantasy, classic literature, Middle-earth, collectible paperback\u003cbr data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2333\"\u003e∙ ISBN: Not shown in photos; cover\/spine show Ballantine number \u003cstrong data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003e01534\u003c\/strong\u003e and original 95¢ price\u003cbr data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e∙ Notable Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authorized U.S. paperback edition, colorful Barbara Remington artwork, orange page edges, Houghton Mifflin\/Dolphin Edition notice on front cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2799\"\u003ePositives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"3070\"\u003e∙ Complete readable copy of a classic Tolkien title.\u003cbr data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2856\"\u003e∙ Front cover remains colorful and visually striking.\u003cbr data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2912\"\u003e∙ Spine lettering is readable.\u003cbr data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"2945\"\u003e∙ Interior pages appear readable with strong text contrast.\u003cbr data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3007\"\u003e∙ Orange page edges add great vintage paperback shelf appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3072\" data-end=\"3089\"\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3531\"\u003e∙ Cover shows visible rubbing, creasing, scuffing, small edge chips, corner wear, and handling wear.\u003cbr data-start=\"3191\" data-end=\"3194\"\u003e∙ Spine has rubbing and age wear, with wear at the head and tail.\u003cbr data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3262\"\u003e∙ Pages are age-toned throughout.\u003cbr data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3298\"\u003e∙ Previous owner signature\/name appears inside front cover area.\u003cbr data-start=\"3362\" data-end=\"3365\"\u003e∙ Some pages are dog-eared, per seller notes.\u003cbr data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3413\"\u003e∙ Rear cover shows light soiling, small marks, and general shelf wear.\u003cbr data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3486\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3531\"\u003e∙ See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3533\" data-end=\"3849\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3533\" data-end=\"3557\"\u003eCondition Grade Key:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3557\" data-end=\"3560\"\u003eNear Fine: Minimal visible wear; clean, tight, and gift-worthy.\u003cbr data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3626\"\u003eVery Good: Light wear from careful use; attractive and solid.\u003cbr data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3690\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood: Noticeable use or flaws, but complete and readable\/displayable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3759\" data-end=\"3762\"\u003eFair: Heavy wear, damage, or markings; still useful or collectible for the right buyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3851\" data-end=\"3877\"\u003ePlot \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3879\" data-end=\"4295\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3879\" data-end=\"3895\"\u003eThe Two Towers\u003c\/em\u003e continues Tolkien’s \u003cem data-start=\"3916\" data-end=\"3935\"\u003eLord of the Rings\u003c\/em\u003e trilogy after the breaking of the Fellowship. The story follows divided paths through Middle-earth as Frodo and Sam move closer to Mordor, while Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Merry, and Pippin face war, old forests, strange allies, and growing darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3879\" data-end=\"4295\"\u003eThis copy is a nice working vintage paperback for readers and collectors who love the classic Ballantine look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-verified condition (no surprises)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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