D&D TSR - The Dragon Magazine #1 - SIGNED by Editor Tim Kask - VG

Description: The Dragon Magazine Vol. 1 No. 1 (June 1976 TSR) – Rare Collectible First Issue - SIGNED by the Editor, Tim Kask! Up for sale is an extraordinary piece of Dungeons & Dragons history: The Dragon Magazine Vol. 1 No. 1, published in June 1976 by TSR. This premier issue marks the inception of the iconic magazine dedicated to D&D enthusiasts and role-playing gamers worldwide. A must-have for collectors, this rare gem is a testament to the rich legacy of fantasy gaming. This issue is in Very Good condition. The cover exhibits vibrant colors, with slight creasing. The pages are clean, unmarked, preserving the original content and artwork in remarkable clarity. It was signed by Tim Kask for me at Garycon. I was playing at his table. I have another copy and am selling this one for someone else to enjoy. The very first issue of The Dragon Magazine laid the foundation for decades of fantasy and role-playing lore. In addition to Kim Kask's, it features contributions from gaming legends Gary Gygax, Jim Ward and Jake Jaquet. 32 pages of greatness. At the time of this listing, this is the only Dragon Magazine #1 for sale on any channel we are aware of. A recently graded Dragon Magazine #1 sold for $8,000, and the price of the magazine has already quadrupled over the last 4 years. Do not wait to grab your copy before they become truly out of reach. Or grab it and slab it for higher resale - We did not do it due to both time and the presence of a signature, which we like to be able to see. Shipping: Carefully packaged to ensure it arrives in the same great condition as described. Shipping cost is included in the listing price for your convenience. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of Dungeons & Dragons history! Perfect for avid collectors, gaming historians, and fans of fantasy lore. Place your bid now and add this rare first issue to your collection. As quoted from MT Black Games: "I want to look closely at the most important magazine the RPG industry has ever produced. TSR Periodicals published The Dragon issue 1 in June 1976. It was 32 pages long and had a cover price of $1.50. The editor was military veteran Tim Kask, TSR's first full-time employee. Kask had already edited a range of D&D supplements by this time, but was now focusing on periodicals. In "Dragon Rumbles" (the editorial), Kask explained the purpose of the new magazine: "This issue marks a major step for TSR Hobbies Inc. With it, we have bid farewell to the safe, secure world of the house organ, and have entered the arena of competitive magazine publishing. We have activated a new division of the corporation; TSR Periodicals. We are soliciting advertisers, and giving notice to the rest of the pack that we have arrived with a vengeance, with a mission to fulfill. That mission is to publish the best magazine devoted to Sword & Sorcery, Fantasy, Science Fiction and Role Playing gaming." For those unfamiliar with the term, a "house organ" is a magazine published by a company to promote its products and services. Preceding The Dragon was a TSR house organ called The Strategic Review, which lasted only seven issues. Kask squeezed an impressive number of articles into The Dragon, covering Dungeons & Dragons, wargames, and fiction." Please note the 1.3-inch half-dollar coin, shown in one picture, is for dimensions only. It is not included in the sale. As a side story, my father kept it with him at all times and so it has sentimental value. WHY BUY FROM US We are trusted sellers of high-end, iconic D&D TSR and Fighting Fantasy items, with a passion for preserving gaming history. Our items are handled with the utmost care and come from a smoke-free environment. Check out our other eBay listings; our blog at https://bagofholding.us; and our "Rare TSR Collectibles" group on FBFREE SHIPPING For your convenience, our prices are all inclusive of tracked shipping to North America and Western Europe. We do not ask our esteemed buyers to pay extra for shipping. Please take that into account when comparing listings. Other regions please contact us before buying.RARITY This item is extremely rare (Rarity level 4 on Acaeum list of Rares). More information on rarity can be found online, for instance on the Acaeum forums.ITEM VALUE D&D collectibles rapidly appreciated over the last decades. New developments fuel a continuous growth in interest: Stranger Things (new season coming in 2025!); Baldur's Gate 3 (video game); Critical Role (podcast); the 2023 D&D movie "Honor of Thieves"; the Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon series; D&D's 50th Anniversary and the release of an updated D&D edition in 2024CONDITION Please see pics. All items are in excellent, never-used condition. No smoke smell or mildew/mold on this itemPACKAGING We package all items carefully, the way we would want it packaged, protected from the elements and rough handling. We write *Fragile* and *Do Not Bend* on all packagesPRICING Our prices are fixed, as we seek to provide a first-class experience and trust those items to keep appreciating in value for years to come.NEW BUYERS If you are new to eBay without any or much recent feedback, contact us before buyingNO RETURN We provide accurate and complete pictures. We do not accept returns so please only buy after reviewing all information carefully and asking any question ahead of timeFEEDBACK We believe in communication and work with buyers to achieve a win-win transaction - Talk to us

Price: 4800 CAD

Location: Toronto, Ontario

End Time: 2024-07-30T02:54:55.000Z

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