{"product_id":"unfinished-tales-tolkien-1988-yellow-paperback","title":"Unfinished Tales J.R.R. Tolkien 1988 Ballantine Paperback Yellow Cover Middle-earth Lore","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Unfinished Tales J.R.R. Tolkien 1988 paperback is the yellow cover Ballantine edition of the stories, histories, and background writings that expand the world of Middle-earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdited with an introduction, commentary, and index by Christopher Tolkien, the book includes material connected to Númenor, the First and Second Ages, the Istari, Galadriel, and the events surrounding The Lord of the Rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass Market Paperback Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unfinished Tales: The Lost Lore of Middle-earth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e J.R.R. Tolkien\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christopher Tolkien\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover Illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Michael Herring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shelly Shapiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ballantine Books, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1988\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Ballantine Books Edition, September 1988; specific printing not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass market paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not issued\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 493 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow cover, yellow page edges, maps, introduction, commentary, notes, appendices, and index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-345-35711-6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 inches x 4 inches x 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe binding appears sound and the pages are securely held.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe interior pages appear clean and readable, with no writing or highlighting visible in the photographed pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe yellow cover remains bright, with clear lettering and illustrated artwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe yellow page edges remain strong and even.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cover shows light rubbing, small surface marks, and minor wear along the edges and corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe spine has light shelf rubbing and a few small marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe interior paper shows age toning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfinished Tales gathers Tolkien writings that add history and detail to the world established in The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-fantasy-books\" title=\"FANTASY BOOK COLLECTION\"\u003eIt suits a Tolkien reader who wants to go beyond the main novels or someone building a matching vintage paperback collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy stands out for its bright yellow Ballantine cover and matching yellow page edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a clean reading copy with plenty left for another trip through Middle-earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-verified condition (\u003ca title=\"shipping policy\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\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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