D&D - 1st Edition

For many people, the 1st Edition is the true beginning of D&D. Known as Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, the rulebooks were hardcover and had fantastic covers and were chock full of great information and pictures that could enthrall for hours. The books began publication in December of 1977.

The first style of books, with covers that wrapped around the entire book including the spines, was limited to 5 different books. Later, in 1983, the original books were reprinted with orange spines and different cover art. Although still part of the same "Edition", this differing set of books somewhat represents a collection in and of itself. The Goblin Trove recognizes these books as 1st Edition, but will often refer to them as "1.5" (Similar to later distinctions in 2nd and 3rd Editions).

• Player's Handbook
• Dungeon Master's Guide
• Monster Manual
• Deities and Demigods
• Fiend Folio

Orange Spine Series (1.5)

• Player's Handbook
• Dungeon Master's Guide
• Unearthed Arcana
• Monster Manual
• Monster Manual II
• Legends and Lore (Previously Deities and Demigods)
• Dungeoneer's Survival Guide
• Wilderness Survival Guide
• Dragonlance Adventures
• Oriental Adventures
• Greyhawk Adventures
• Manual of the Planes