# Rare First Edition Complete Set of Dragon Ball - All 42 Volumes - Collector's Item by Akira Toriyama

*【希少・初版】ドラゴンボール 全42巻 全巻初版セット 鳥山明 コレクター品*

- **Auction ID:** h1223924204
- **Status:** Sold (ended auction)
- **Category:** Books and Magazines > Manga, Comic Books > Whole volume set
- **Brand:** Shueisha
- **Price (JPY):** ¥260,000 (sold)
- **Estimated all-in price (USD):** $1,929.35 — item $1,699.35 + Rinkya commission $215.00 + handling $15.00
- **Shipping:** Ships from Japan. Wins arrive at Rinkya's Tokyo warehouse; multiple items are combined into one international shipment, billed at actual carrier cost (NOT included in the all-in price). International transit is typically 1–2 weeks once shipped.

## Description
This is a complete set of all 42 volumes of Dragon Ball, all first editions. This is a rare collector's item with each volume being the first print. I have kept it in my collection but am putting it up for sale for organizational reasons.

**Condition**  
- Aging: Slightly present (please check the photos)  
- Tears, missing pages: None  
- Non-smoker, no pets  
*Please note that the condition is subjective, so please be sure to review the images for your own judgment.*

**Important Notes**  
- No individual sales allowed  
- Please only purchase if you are understanding of used items  

**Shipping**  
I will carefully package and ship the items. Thank you for your consideration.  

**DRAGON BALL complete set of 42 volumes, by Akira Toriyama**  
Dragon Ball Volume 1 (Jump Comics), authored by Akira Toriyama  
Complete set of 1-42 volumes of Dragon Ball (Comics)  
Brand: Shueisha  
Complete set of 1-42 volumes of Dragon Ball (Comics)  
Brand: Shueisha.

## Collector note
This complete first edition set of Shueisha’s *Dragon Ball* manga represents one of the most defining works in the shōnen genre, originally serialized from 1984 to 1995, and remains highly sought after for its cultural impact and Akira Toriyama’s distinct art style. Early printings of this series, especially full runs in excellent condition, are rare outside Japan, where domestic collectors preserve them more carefully, contributing to scarcity and premium prices. The slight aging noted is typical for vintage manga but the absence of tears or missing pages maintains the set’s strong collector value. With no reprints bundling these exact volumes, this set holds particular weight for serious collectors focused on authenticity and completeness.

## Images
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