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The Return of the Shadow: Available Copies
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Below are the first 30 of the lowest-total-price offerings from AbeBooks; all information shown is as specified by the sellers. To see all responses direct from AbeBooks—who may have more than 30—click here.
The Return of the Shadow: The History of The Lord of the Rings, Part One (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 6) by J. R. R. Tolkien
Seller: Zoom Books Company (Lynden, WA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Fair
Book Price: $5.89
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $5.89
Book is in acceptable condition and shows signs of wear. Book may also include underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.
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Seller: Zoom Books Company (Lynden, WA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $5.89
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $5.89
Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.
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The Return Of The Shadow: The History of the Lord of the Rings, Part One â" The Creation Story with Unpublished Materials and Character Evolution by Tolkien, J.R.R.
Paperback
ISBN: 9780618083572
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks (edition ) (2000)
Seller: BooksRun (Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Fair
Book Price: $6.98
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $6.98
The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.
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The Return of the Shadow: The History of The Lord of the Rings, Part One (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 6) by J. R. R. Tolkien
Paperback
ISBN: 9780261102248
Publisher: Harpercollins Publishers (edition New edition) (1994)
Seller: BooksRun (Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $8.65
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $8.65
It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.
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The Return Of The Shadow: The History of the Lord of the Rings, Part One â" The Creation Story with Unpublished Materials and Character Evolution by Tolkien, J.R.R.
Paperback
ISBN: 9780618083572
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks (2000)
Seller: clickgoodwillbooks (Indianapolis, IN, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Fair
Book Price: $5.15
Shipping: $3.99
TOTAL Cost: $9.14
Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may be missing bundled media.
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The Return Of The Shadow: The History of the Lord of the Rings, Part One â" The Creation Story with Unpublished Materials and Character Evolution by Tolkien, J.R.R.
Paperback
ISBN: 9780618083572
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks (2000)
Seller: Zoom Books Company (Lynden, WA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $9.39
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $9.39
Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.
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Seller: Gate City Books (GREENSBORO, NC, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Fair
Book Price: $10.36
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $10.36
USED book in ACCEPTABLE condition. Cover and pages are in tact but may show creases, tears, water damage, handwriting, underlining, or highlighting. Supplemental items such as access codes and CDs not guaranteed.
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Seller: HPB-Emerald (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $6.79
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $10.54
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Seller: Zoom Books East (Glendale Heights, IL, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $11.50
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $11.50
Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.
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Seller: Half Price Books Inc. (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $8.49
Shipping: $3.49
TOTAL Cost: $11.98
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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The Return Of The Shadow: The History of the Lord of the Rings, Part One â" The Creation Story with Unpublished Materials and Character Evolution by Tolkien, J.R.R.
Paperback
ISBN: 9780618083572
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks (2000)
Seller: Goodwill of Greater Milwaukee and Chicago (Racine, WI, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Fair
Book Price: $9.09
Shipping: $3.00
TOTAL Cost: $12.09
Book is considered to be in acceptable condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Book may have one or more of the following defects: noticeable wear on the cover dust jacket or spine; curved, dog eared or creased page s ; writing or highlighting inside or on the edges; sticker s or other adhesive on cover; CD DVD may not be included; and book may be a former library copy.
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Seller: HPB-Diamond (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $8.49
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $12.24
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Seller: HPB Inc. (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $8.49
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $12.24
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Seller: Greenworld Books (arlington, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $12.81
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $12.81
Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.
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The Return Of The Shadow: The History of the Lord of the Rings, Part One â" The Creation Story with Unpublished Materials and Character Evolution by Tolkien, J.R.R.
Paperback
ISBN: 9780618083572
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks (2000)
Seller: Goodwill of Greater Milwaukee and Chicago (Racine, WI, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $10.58
Shipping: $3.00
TOTAL Cost: $13.58
Book is considered to be in good or better condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Hard cover books may show signs of wear on the spine, cover or dust jacket. Paperback book may show signs of wear on spine or cover as well as having a slight bend, curve or creasing to it. Book should have minimal to no writing inside and no highlighting. Pages should be free of tears or creasing. Stickers should not be present on cover or elsewhere, and any CD or DVD expected with the book is included. Book is not a former library copy.
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Seller: Better World Books Ltd (Dunfermline, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $8.41
Shipping: $6.70
TOTAL Cost: $15.11
Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Seller: Lakeside Books (Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $13.81
Shipping: $3.99
TOTAL Cost: $17.80
Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!
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