by Gary Gygax. Published by TSR Games in 1978, fourth printing May 1979. Illustrations by David C. Sutherland III and D. A. Trampier, cover by D. D. Trampier. Includes foreword by Mike Carr, TSR Games & Rules editor, from June 2 1978.Includes information for players of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, including character races, classes, level abilities, spell tables and descriptions, equipment costs, weapons data, and general information on adventuring. Colored illustrations on cover, black and white illustrations throughout. Bright orange inside boards & fly leaves. Condition is fair. Spine is slightly loose, rubbing on boards, corners, edges & spine. Writing in red pen on front inside board and fly leaf. Stray marks throughout. Otherwise clean tight & attractive.