Overview
This is the foundational text for the first edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, the book that codified the rules for the world's first role-playing game.
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Preliminary identification
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Players Handbook (1st Edition, Early Printing)
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Story
In 1978, Gary Gygax released this volume to bring structure to the burgeoning world of tabletop gaming, moving it from a loose collection of pamphlets into a sophisticated system.
Maker / Origin
Gary Gygax, the 'Father of Role-Playing Games,' was a former insurance underwriter and shoe repairman who turned his love for history and strategy into an entirely new medium of storytelling.
Condition & Value
The cover shows heavy rubbing, pigment loss, and edge wear consistent with decades of use. The corners are bumped and the spine shows fraying at the head and tail. While these signs of use reduce the monetary value, they are typical for a book that was actually used at a gaming table.
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