Interview with the Vampire
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1976. Jacket design by R.D. Scuddellari. Second Printing before publication, May 1976 (stated). Hardcover octavo, quarter black cloth over black boards, publisher's red topstain, gilt stamped lettering to spine, 372 pp. Second printing (before publication) of Rice's first novel, which became a runaway success and later was adapted into a hit film. The first installment in her Vampire Chronicles. Near Fine, tight, square binding with sharp corners, very light foxing to topstain, previous owner's ex libris plate to front pastedown, else clean within. / Very Good unclipped jacket, bearing both 8.95 price to front flap and 5/76 date to rear flap. Light edgewear, some rubbing, vertical crease running towards edge of rear flap, overall a very presentable instance of this often imperfect jacket. Item #710
Price: $150.00