Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition Player’s Handbook (1989) — TSR | Fantasy Role-Playing Game Book

A cornerstone book for tabletop fantasy readers and players, this Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition Player’s Handbook is the essential player reference for one of the hobby’s most recognizable eras.

It covers character creation, races, classes, spells, combat, and gameplay rules in a format many longtime AD&D fans still love to use at the table. 

This 1989 TSR edition also has strong visual appeal, with Jeff Easley cover art and interior black-and-white and color illustrations. 

Quick Specs

• Item Type:  hardcover rule book
• Size: 11 x 8.5 x 2.5 in.
• Material: Paper / cardstock wraps
• Color: Brown, gold, black, blue, and cream
• Origin or Maker: TSR, Inc.
• Year or Era: 1989
• GENRE: Fantasy Role-Playing Games / Tabletop Gaming
• Language / Pages: English / 255 pages
• Identifiers: ISBN 0-88038-716-5

Edition & Features

• Edition/Printing: 2nd Edition 
• Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Cover illustration by Jeff Easley; interior color and black-and-white illustrations credited to Douglas Chaffee, Larry Elmore, Craig Farley, John & Laura Lakey, Erik Olson, Jack Pennington, Jeff Butler, Jean E. Martin, and Dave Sutherland
• Extras: Core AD&D player reference covering character creation, races, classes, abilities, spells, combat, and advancement

• Condition Grade: Good

Positives:
• Complete copy with strong, readable interior pages
• Interior artwork and text pages present well in the photos
• Binding appears intact and usable
• Bright front cover art still displays well
• Clean page interiors overall aside from noted ownership marking
• A solid table copy for reading, reference, or shelf display

 Issues / Wear:
• Noticeable edge wear, rubbing, and chipping to cover corners and outer edges
• Spine shows wear at head and tail, with scuffing and loss at corners
• Front cover has surface wear and edge wear, especially lower corner and along the fore edge
• Back cover shows shelf wear and edge wear around corners
• Handwritten prior owner name “FRED ARQUETTE” on the inside front endpaper
• General signs of handling and use consistent with an older gaming book

Sold as pictured—please review all photos carefully.

Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.

About the Author/Designer: David “Zeb” Cook

David “Zeb” Cook is credited in this volume for the 2nd Edition design, with development by Steve Winter and Jon Pickens. He is closely associated with the AD&D 2nd Edition era and helped shape one of the most widely played versions of the game.

A classic AD&D table book with great cover art and enough honest wear to feel like it has already seen a few campaigns.

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