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4th printing,
Image courtesy of Kynan Connor, USA.

D&D 3-Volume Set
Item code: na
Type: Boxed Set
Release: 1975
Authors: Gary Gygax
Dave Arneson
Editor: Gary Gygax
Interior Art: Keenan Powell
Greg Bell
C. Corey
D. Arneson
T. Keogh
Format: Boxed Set
Rarity: Very Rare
Value @NrMint: Pending
ISBN: na
Cover Price: $10 on the cover of the box, $3.50 on each of the booklets
Print Runs: 1st (1974)
2nd
3rd (April 1975)
→ 4th (November 1975)
5th
6th (OCE)
Weight: 306 grams
Dimensions: width: 15.4 cm
height: 23.1 cm
depth: 4.1 cm
Printing information: The 4th printing of the D&D box can be distinguished from the 5th printing by the printing information inside the booklet — stating the booklets are '4th printing, November 1975'.

Collector's Arcana: This is the 4th printing of the D&D box, the first item that spawned the legendary D&D game. The cover of the Men & Magic booklet now features a fighter. Dimension of all booklets is booklets 8 1/4'' x 5 1/2''. All inside rear covers say: Patch Press, Inc., Beloit, Wisconsin 53511.
All images and item description information courtesy of Kynan Connor, USA.
Box contents:
  • Outer box (see picture above).
  • "Men & Magic": booklet (see picture at the bottom, 21.0 cm x 14.0 cm = 8 1/4'' x 5 1/2'').
  • "Monsters & Treasure": booklet (see picture at the bottom, 21.0 cm x 14.0 cm = 8 1/4'' x 5 1/2'').
  • "The Underworld & Wilderness Adventures": booklet (see picture at the bottom, 21.0 cm x 14.0 cm = 8 1/4'' x 5 1/2'').
  • Loose-leaf rule sheets (see picture at the bottom).
Book 1: Men & Magic Book 2: Monsters & Treasure Book 3: The Underworld & Wilderness Adventures Loose-leaf rule sheets

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