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B2: The Keep on the Borderlands
Item code: TSR9034
Internal Code: B2
Type: Module
Levels: 1-3
Release: 1980
Author: Gary Gygax
Editing: Mike Carr
David Cook
Harold Johnson
Jeff R. Leason
Frank Mentzer
Tom Moldvay
Lawrence Schick
Edward G. Sollers
Stephen D. Sullivan
Jean Wells
Revision: David Cook
Harold Johnson
Jon Pickens
Michael Price
Revision: Evan Robinson
Lawrence Schick
Stephen D. Sullivan
Cover Art: Jim Roslof
Interior Art: David S. LaForce
Erol Otus
Jim Roslof
Format: Outer Cover;
32 page stapled booklet
Rarity: Common
Value @NrMint: $7
ISBN: 0-935696-47-4
Cover Price: NA
Weight: 100 grams
Dimensions: width: 21.1 cm
height: 27.2 cm
depth: 0.3 cm
Collector's Arcana: Keep on the Borderlands is a 32 page booklet. Between pages 14-15 are 4 pages of unnumbered map inserts.

This module was distributed with both the later printings of the Sutherland cover D&D boxed set and the Otus cover D&D boxed set. It is probably the most common module of all. Shrinkwrapped copies add 100% to their base value.

Print Run Information: 'The total print run for B2 is easily in excess of a million and a half units.' (Ryan Dancey in the Silver Anniversary History Booklet).

"This module includes a cover folder with maps and a complete description booklet to form a ready-made scenario for Basic Dungeons & Dragons. It has been specially designed for use by beginning Dungeon Masters so that they may begin play with a minimum of preparations. Within are many features to aid novice players and Dungeon Masters: legends, history and background information, a list of adventuring characters, tips on how to be an effective Dungeon Master, plus an interesting area for characters to base themselves in (the Keep) before setting out to explore the Caves of Chaos!"

Printing information

Wizard Logo: The first and second printings have a Wizard Logo.

Cardboard "hanger" version: This printing is stapled to a cardboard header for hanging on a module display. Estimated value @NM is $20.

Silver Anniversary facimile reprint: This reprint was included only in the AD&D Silver Anniversaray Boxed Set.
It is sometimes sold alone when the contents of the boxed set are sold individually. This printing can easily be recognized by use of the Silver Anniversary logo:


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