TRUE FIRST EDITION AD&D Deities And Demigods W/ CTHULHU AND MELNIBONÉAN (Elric)
Item History & Price
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Original first edition hardback: Advanced Dungeons & Dragons
Deities & Demigods by James Ward w/ Robert Kuntz
copyright 1980 TSR Games. This is a TRUE first edition book with information about Cthulhu characters and Melnibonean heroes, including Elric and Stormbringer. These chapters were removed from all later editions due to copyright infringement.
Contrary to popular belief, there are actually seven different printings of Deities & Demigods. Bot...h of the first two pressings contain the Cthulhu and Melnibonean Mythos. On the bottom of page 4 of the second pressing the following words can be seen: Special thanks are also given to Chaosism, Inc. for permission to use the material found in the Cthulhu Mythos and the Melnibonean Mythos. This "Thank you" is not present in the first pressing, which makes this the rarest of these tomes.
The book in this auction is one of these exceptionally rare copies.
The third pressing of this book states on the back cover that there are 17 pantheons of divinities, but in fact only contains 15 because the Cthulhu & Melnibonean Mythos were removed. Thanks To Choasism is still present on page 4 of the third printing. The first three pressings contain a wizard logo on the bottom cover and are indistinguishable by looking at the cover(s). The fourth and fifth pressings of the book have the TSR logo at the bottom and state correctly on the back cover that there are 15 pantheons of divinities, however the fourth printing still thanks Choasism and the fifth printing finally removes the “Special thanks….” TSR finally changed the name of the book to Legends and Lore, the sixth and seventh pressings in 1983. This book is in good condition. The covers show wear and there is a former owner's name and address is written on the inside front cover. The book is complete with tight binding and no missing pages; there is no writing on any pages (I haven't inspected every single page, but it looks clean), and the book contains the mythos that were removed in subsequent editions. Please be aware, the picture above is the actual pictures of the book you will receive. Use the "Buy It Now" and receive an extra special bonus.
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Winning bidders must have a confirmed address with PayPal that is also acceptedby the US Postal Service on-line postage printing service. Items will not beshipped to any alternative address. Shipping and handling is FREE to the USAand the eBay Global Shipping Program is used for international shipments.
International buyers please note that import duties, taxes and charges are notincluded in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer'sresponsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determinewhat these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Merchandise willnot be marked below value or as gifts due to US and other governmentalregulations which prohibit such behavior.
Please make sure you find the aboveterms acceptable prior to placing your bid on this auction.
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Deities & Demigods by James Ward w/ Robert Kuntz
copyright 1980 TSR Games. This is a TRUE first edition book with information about Cthulhu characters and Melnibonean heroes, including Elric and Stormbringer. These chapters were removed from all later editions due to copyright infringement.
Contrary to popular belief, there are actually seven different printings of Deities & Demigods. Bot...h of the first two pressings contain the Cthulhu and Melnibonean Mythos. On the bottom of page 4 of the second pressing the following words can be seen: Special thanks are also given to Chaosism, Inc. for permission to use the material found in the Cthulhu Mythos and the Melnibonean Mythos. This "Thank you" is not present in the first pressing, which makes this the rarest of these tomes.
The book in this auction is one of these exceptionally rare copies.
The third pressing of this book states on the back cover that there are 17 pantheons of divinities, but in fact only contains 15 because the Cthulhu & Melnibonean Mythos were removed. Thanks To Choasism is still present on page 4 of the third printing. The first three pressings contain a wizard logo on the bottom cover and are indistinguishable by looking at the cover(s). The fourth and fifth pressings of the book have the TSR logo at the bottom and state correctly on the back cover that there are 15 pantheons of divinities, however the fourth printing still thanks Choasism and the fifth printing finally removes the “Special thanks….” TSR finally changed the name of the book to Legends and Lore, the sixth and seventh pressings in 1983. This book is in good condition. The covers show wear and there is a former owner's name and address is written on the inside front cover. The book is complete with tight binding and no missing pages; there is no writing on any pages (I haven't inspected every single page, but it looks clean), and the book contains the mythos that were removed in subsequent editions. Please be aware, the picture above is the actual pictures of the book you will receive. Use the "Buy It Now" and receive an extra special bonus.
Paymentand shipping information:
Winning bidders must have a confirmed address with PayPal that is also acceptedby the US Postal Service on-line postage printing service. Items will not beshipped to any alternative address. Shipping and handling is FREE to the USAand the eBay Global Shipping Program is used for international shipments.
International buyers please note that import duties, taxes and charges are notincluded in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer'sresponsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determinewhat these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Merchandise willnot be marked below value or as gifts due to US and other governmentalregulations which prohibit such behavior.
Please make sure you find the aboveterms acceptable prior to placing your bid on this auction.
00037
