Up for sale is a Very Rare, SIGNED/INSCRIBED, First Plume Reissue of The Claiming Of Sleeping Beauty.

"Anne Rice writing as A. N. Roquelaure".

SIGNED/INSCRIBED First Printings of this particular edition are scarce and becoming increasingly hard to find!!

Please remember, however, this is NOT the First Edition/First Printing of this title!!

This book was published by Plume, in hardcover, no dust jacket.

Commonly referred to as the First Plume Reissue, we have seen others classify this copy as a First Edition Thus, the Plume Hardcover Edition or simply a hardcover copy with no reference to edition or printing.

Regardless of ones' personal preference relating to the classification, the most important thing to remember is that this is NOT the First Edition/First Printing of this title.

Hardcover.

Illustrations on the front and rear boards.

No dust jacket.

Published by Plume: New York.

While "1983" is clearly stated on the copyright page, this book was not published in 1983.

Exact date unknown.

Boldly SIGNED and INSCRIBED by the celebrated author!

Elegantly SIGNED/INSCRIBED on the first, blank page by the late, great Anne Rice!

One last time, we want to repeat that this book is NOT the First Edition/First Printing of this title.

This rare treasure has some clearly visible wear, but is still in Highly Desirable, Highly Collectible condition!

The wear, however, should be carefully examined/considered BEFORE buying.

The book appears gently read and has no internal writing, no remainder marks, no missing pages and is NOT Ex-Libris. 

The binding is holding firm and tight.

All of the pages are present, fully attached and still surprisingly crisp and clean!.

Some general/shelf wear along with creases/scuffing/wear to the spine/corners/boards and creases/discoloration/wear to the pages, NOT affecting the text!

Please note the wear to the spine/corners/boards, particularly noticeable near/along the edges, and the wear that is present on the pages, particularly noticeable on certain pages.

While all of the pages are present and fully attached, one can clearly see some space/separation along the top edge of the spine.

This area has been closely photographed for your consideration.

All of the wear previously mentioned is clearly visible and should be carefully examined/considered.

We tend to grade the condition of our books rather harshly and took into consideration any and all of the wear when determining the value of this rare book.

We purposely and closely photographed what we consider to be the most obvious and egregious wear.

If more photographs are desired, no problem! Simply message us with a general idea of what you're looking for and we'd be more than happy to accommodate you.

Once again, we want to reiterate that the wear is clearly visible!

All of the wear should be carefully examined/considered BEFORE buying.

Numerous photographs from various angles were taken for your consideration/inspection.

Please closely and carefully view ALL the pictures for further clarification!!

Payment must be received within three days or the book will be re-listed.

Please feel free to contact us with any and all questions. We are very proud of our 100% positive feedback/ranking and offer an easy, no questions asked return policy so you can buy with confidence! Thank you!!