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Post Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 9:32 am 
 

Looking for some help. I have the TSR Encyclopedia Magica set, but in 8 volumes, due to it being a proof readers set. I haven't been able to find one on EBay, any idea of value. Thank you

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Post Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 10:07 pm 
 

Looks like it has quite a bit of writing and other markings.  But, despite those flaws, I'd still offer around $80.  :P

Seriously though, it looks beautiful and seems fairly unique. Your best bet may be an auction.

Not exactly what you asked, I realize, but this may be one of those items that's just hard to pin down.

ETA: looks like a 2nd edition set sold at auction for $223 5 days ago.  Given the nature of this set, its value would seem to be somewhat higher than that. Still not quite an answer, but hopefully a step in that direction.


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Post Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 11:10 pm 
 

Thank you, where do auctions for this type of thing occur or are you talking ebay? I've got a few other "unique" things from TSR, I need to get out and take photos of.
  

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Post Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 11:38 pm 
 

I was referring to eBay, but this site also has classifieds and there's also a RPG Auctions facebook group you should consider.

Others may have better alternatives than these as well as a more informed perspective on this item's (as well as your other items) value.


Good luck!


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Post Posted: Wed May 01, 2019 3:45 pm 
 

Items like that are nigh impossible to value accurately. However, posting them here may give you a ballpark, and alerts the group that they will be available.


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Post Posted: Wed May 01, 2019 6:56 pm 
 

For something as unique as this providing some sort of provenance can help with the interest and in theory the value.

I am also curious about the dimensions and what is on spine and back. From what I can see from the top picture it seems to look like the same style as one of the 2nd Edition "Complete" books.

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Post Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 10:06 am 
 

The size is 11" X 8-1/2". Photos of the spine. The pic showing "pins" is the back side

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Post Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 9:13 am 
 

That format seems correct.  I have a couple Dragonlance novel proofreader copies and this looks to be the same format.
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