Original D&D Boxed Set. 3rd Printing with woodgrain box.
The box is in VF to NM condition. The corners are good, all in tact and there is no dishing at all. There is normal shelf wear along the edges but the brown color is still prevailent. There is a minimal amount of dark smudging on the cover paper. Both outside stickers are in tact and are not peeling. The bottom half of the box has a small piece of tape on one of the edges but it is not there to hold anything together, all of the edges are in tact and in great condition. There are a couple small spots where tape used to be but the color is still good.
All three books are in NM condition with good, sharp corners and very very minimal staple rust. The staples are not fully rusted, there are very very small spots however on the outside of the staple. The inside half of the staples are very clean and shiny. There are no creases anywhere on the books.
The Reference sheets show minimal wear. The are very clean, no stains and no creases at all.
This is one of the nicer woodgrain boxes out there and was part of Ken Fonarow's collection before he sold it.