1987 Dragonlance Tales Volumes 1 and 2 First Printing TSR Fantasy Paperback Book Bundle

This 1987 Dragonlance Tales book bundle includes first printings of Volume 1, The Magic of Krynn, and Volume 2, Kender, Gully Dwarves, and Gnomes.

Edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, both TSR paperbacks collect fantasy stories set throughout the Dragonlance world of Krynn, and both books shown are included in the sale.

Details

• Item: Two book fantasy paperback bundle
• Series: Dragonlance Tales
• Titles Included: Volume 1, The Magic of Krynn, and Volume 2, Kender, Gully Dwarves, and Gnomes
• Editors: Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
• Publisher: TSR, Inc.
• Year: 1987
• Edition/Printing: First printing for both volumes
• Format: Mass market paperbacks
• Dust Jacket: Absent, as issued
• Pages: Volume 1 has 352 pages. Volume 2 has 367 pages.
• Genre: Fantasy short story anthologies
• Cover Artist: Larry Elmore
• Interior Artist: Steve Fabian
• ISBN, Volume 1: 0-88038-454-9
• ISBN, Volume 2: 0-88038-382-8
• Size: Each book measures approximately 7 inches tall, 4 inches wide, and 1 inch thick

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

• Both books are first printings from 1987.
• Both volumes are complete reading copies with firmly attached pages.
• The original Larry Elmore cover artwork remains bright and recognizable.
• The text remains clear and easy to read.
• The matching first two volumes are being sold together as one bundle.

Issues / Wear

• Both books have been read and show creasing, rubbing, scratches, and edge wear on the covers and spines.
• The spine of Volume 1 shows heavier rubbing, finish loss, and reading creases.
• The covers have softened corners, small bends, and scattered surface marks.
• The pages and page edges show overall age toning.
• A previous price of two dollars is written in pencil on an interior page.
• A small handwritten number is visible near the upper corner of one interior page.

See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

The Dragonlance Tales books expanded the world of Krynn through shorter stories about familiar characters, places, and creatures.

This bundle may suit a Dragonlance reader, TSR collector, Dungeons and Dragons fan, or someone rebuilding a remembered fantasy shelf.

Both books retain the full number line ending in 1, confirming that they are first printings.

They have already been through a few adventures, but both are ready to be read again.

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Disclaimer

All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. 

Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.