Auel, Jean M. — The Plains of Passage

New York, Crown Publishing, 1990. First Edition. Hardcover. Size: Large 8vo 9" - 10. Stated First Edition, First Printing, with "1" in "number" line present. The fourth volume in the so-called Earth's Children series by the beloved author Jean M. Auel. Set in present-day Europe during the Upper Paleolithic era, "after the date of the first ceramics discovered, but before the last advance of glaciers. The books focus on the period of co-existence between Cro-Magnons and Neanderthals," comprising a staggering account of "personal discovery: coming-of-age, invention, cultural complexities, and, beginning with the second book, explicit romantic sex. It tells the story of Ayla, an orphaned Cro-Magnon girl who is adopted and raised by a tribe of Neanderthals and who later embarks on a journey to find the Others (her own kind), meeting along the way her romantic interest and supporting co-protagonist, Jondalar," according to the publisher. Brown paper over boards, blind-stamped author signature to front board, faint tape-residue, burgundy cloth-backed, sharp and distinct lettering to spine. Bumping to spine head and foot. Light smudging to bottom edge, unobtrusive. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, little worn, protected by a plastic coat. 758 pp. Map endpapers front and rear.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . . . Near Fine/Near Fine,