Last Unicorn by Peter, First Edition (30 results)

Jim Tierney (illustrator). New York: Ace:, 2024. First printing, Trade paperback, New, 216 pp. Cover artwork by: Jim Tierney Now a quality paperback. "One brand-new, long-awaited novella, and one Hugo and Nebula award winning novella, both featuring characters from the beloved classic The Last Unicorn, from renowned fantasy writer Peter S. Beagle." First printing, Trade paperback, New,

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. New in new dust jacket. SIGNED by the author on a bookplate affixed to the half-title page (signature only). 1st edition, 1st printing, complete numberline. New, unread copy with dust jacket in protective mylar sleeve. Two novellas from the world of "The Last Unicorn". By the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award-, Locus Award-, Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire-, Inkpot Award-, Hugo Award-, Nebula Award-, WSFA Small Press Award-, and World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement-winning author of "I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons" and "Summerlong". Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a clear protective plastic sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Stephanie Law, dj art. (illustrator). 1st Edition 1st Printing. This book was previously published as The Last Unicorn: The Lost Version (2007) by Subterranean Press. The dust jacket is unclipped ($21.95). 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 number line. Signed by the author on the title page.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Condition: Very Good +; Hardcover. First Edition/First Printing with number line to 1. The book is in Very Good+ condition with bright white covers, sharp corners and a tight, square binding. Only flaw is having been read. Photos upon request.

Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Condition: FINE. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. SIGNED and INSCRIBED by author to FFEP: 'For Stathis Orphanos.' Stathis Orphanos was a photographer and half of the publishing duo Sylvester and Orphanos. 430pp. Speckled cream cloth with purple-stamped unicorn design to front cover and spine lettering. Exceptionally clean and crisp. Dust Jacket price clipped, some minor sunning to spine, otherwise sharp. Omnibus edition featuring The Last Unicorn, Lady Death, Lila the Werewolf, and A Fine and Private Place.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. 1st Ed. Inscribed by Beagle on ffep. 167pp, smaller quarto hardcover in glossy white boards with color illustration to front. minor bumping to fore-edge corners and spine ends, boards clean, tight binding, interior text and images clean throughout. inscribed by author.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Ltd 1st Ed. Limited edition, unnumbered copy out of 1000cc, signed by Beagle. 92pp, smaller octavo hardcover in dj. boards clean and sharp, tight binding, interior text clean throughout. DJ covers clean and sharp, no tears, not price-clipped. signed by author.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 1968 Viking Press first edition with ownership ink to flyleaf. Price intact jacket has 1" closed tear to the top of the front panel and tiny tears at corners. Tight binding text unmarked. Please email for photos. Larger books or sets may require additional shipping charges. Books sent via US Postal.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. 1st Ed. Inscribed by Beagle on ffep. unpaginated, larger quarto hardcover in glossy black boards with color illustration to front. slight wear to book edges, two tiny nicks to rear fore-edge, some light scratching and wear to rear yet boards clean, tight binding, interior text and images clean throughout. inscribed by author.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Signed, limited edition published by Subterranean Press, 2006. One of 1,000 numbered copies signed by Peter S. Beagle on the limitation page. This copy is number 166. Number is a little smudged. Typically these were flat signed, without an inscription, however this one has a simple name inscription. Hardcover in jacket, price intact on jacket flap. Clean and bright. Binding strong. Minimal edge wear. Lovely copy in near fine condition. Jacket now in fresh Mylar. Additional photos available upon request. Signed by Author.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Peter Davis (illustrator). 1st Edition. London, Bodley Head, 1968. First Edition. First Impression. Hardback. A very good copy. The First British issue. A highlight of modern fantasy, frequently ranking high in polls of the greatest in the genre. Marred primarily by a large tear to the lower edge of the jacket, with some peeling. Elsewhere, a few chips and short tears and a little foxing. A nice copy overall. Cover art by Peter Davis [11269, Hyraxia Books].

Paperback, 248 pages. Condition: Good +. 1st. First Ballantine printing. Discoloration to text block. Creasing to upper right of cover and center as well on back cover bottom left corner & along top of back cover. Reading wear to front of spine and along the entire outer spine in two straight lines. Shelf wear and cover wear along all sides both top and bottom with corner wear.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Nice hard to find 1st edition copy, stated 2nd printing, 1969, Photos are of actual book you will receive.

First edition of the graphic novel adaptation of Beagleâs classic second book, which follows the tale of a unicorn, who believes she is the last of her kind in the world and undertakes a quest to discover what has happened to the others. Octavo, original pictorial boards, illustrated by Renae De Liz and Ray Dillon. Boldly signed by Peter S. Beagle on the front end paper. In near fine condition. It took Beagle "close to two years" to write The Last Unicorn, and he states that "it was hard every step of the way." Beagle came up with the idea for the novel in 1962 while on an "artistic retreat" in Berkshire Hills after Viking Press rejected his novel, The Mirror Kingdom. He stated that though the idea for the novel was "just suddenly there", he also said that he had "read tons of fantasy and mythology" from childhood, and that his mother told him that he had shared a story about unicorns during a visit to one of the elementary school classes she taught. It has sold more than five million copies worldwide since its original publication, and has been translated into at least twenty languages (prior to the 2007 edition). In 1987, Locus ranked The Last Unicorn number five among the 33 "All-Time Best Fantasy Novels", based on a poll of subscribers. It was the basis for the 1982 animated film, directed and produced by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass. "All the magic and wonder is here, accompanied by some of the most astounding art to be seen in a comic" (Karyn Pinter, Comics Bulletin).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. San Francisco: Tachyon, 2018. 8vo. Red paper-covered boards with black lettering to the spine in a lushly illustrated jacket. First edition thus. First published by Subterranean Press as "The Last Unicorn: The Lost Version" in 2007. An as new book, unread. Signed by Beagle on the title page. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. This is a First Printing of the First Edition of American author Peter S. Beagle's beloved fantasy classic, in very good plus condition. "First Published in 1968 by The Viking Press" is stated on the copyright page with no additional dates. The book is bound in a black cloth spine over textured blue paper boards with title and author in light blue and purple on the spine. There is a tiny indentation on the top edge of the front cover. The edges of the covers have a thin line of sun-toning. Top edges rose tinted. Endpapers in the color purple. Name of previous owner on the first free endpaper. Otherwise, pages are clean, smooth and unmarked. The binding is tight. The dust jacket is in fair condition with a darkened spine panel, large chip of missing paper on the top corner of the front panel and missing paper on the ends of the spine panel. The original price is on the front flaps. Please see all images. Cover art by Mel Williamson.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Gervasio Gallardo, cover art. (illustrator). 1st Paperback Edition 1st Printing. This book in pictorial wraps is the First Paperback Edition of a book published the previous year in Hardcover. The book has slight wear to the extremities and slight browning to the pages (Ballantine Books 01503, $0.95) Signed by the author on the title page.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Mel Williamson, dj design (illustrator). 1st Edition 3rd Printing. The book has light tanning to the edges of the page block. The dust jacket has wear to the extremities and several closed tears up to one inch long is unclipped ($4.95). Third printing stated, number line. Signed by the author on the title page.

First edition of Beagle's classic second book, which follows the tale of a unicorn, who believes she is the last of her kind in the world and undertakes a quest to discover what has happened to the others. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Peter S. Beagle on the title page. Fine in a very good dust jacket with some restoration to the back panel. Jacket design by Mel Williamson. It took Beagle "close to two years" to write The Last Unicorn, and he states that "it was hard every step of the way." Beagle came up with the idea for the novel in 1962 while on an "artistic retreat" in Berkshire Hills after Viking Press rejected his novel, The Mirror Kingdom. He stated that though the idea for the novel was "just suddenly there", he also said that he had "read tons of fantasy and mythology" from childhood, and that his mother told him that he had shared a story about unicorns during a visit to one of the elementary school classes she taught. It has sold more than five million copies worldwide since its original publication, and has been translated into at least twenty languages (prior to the 2007 edition). In 1987, Locus ranked The Last Unicorn number five among the 33 "All-Time Best Fantasy Novels", based on a poll of subscribers. It was the basis for the 1982 animated film, directed and produced by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass. The film includes the voices of Alan Arkin, Jeff Bridges, Mia Farrow, Angela Lansbury, and Christopher Lee. The musical score and the songs were composed and arranged by Jimmy Webb, and performed by the group America and the London Symphony Orchestra, Barron (ed), Fantasy Literature 4A-24. Pringle, Modern Fantasy: The Hundred Best Novels 38. Schlobin, The Literature of Fantasy 75. Survey of Modern Fantasy Literature II, pp. 530-33. Tymn (ed), Fantasy Literature, pp. 50-1. It is the basis for the 1982 film starring Alan Arkin, Mia Farrow, Jeff Bridges and Angela Lansbury.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First British edition. Green boards with gilt lettering under green dust jacket with black and white lines on green background. Dust cover is not price clipped but has dog-leg tear at base of spine, up the back edge of the spine and then across just below the author's surname, with the front edge still intact. (Could easily be repaired with tape on the rear of the cover.) There is a smaller (3mm) tear on the top edge of the rear of the dust cover and a small mark above the 'n' of the title. The front end-paper has the owner's name on the right-hand side and three spots. The rear end paper is also foxed. The pages of text are tanned but clean apart from foxing to the edge of the text block which goes through to the edge of the margins on a few pages. Three separate spots occur on page 9.

Hardcover. First edition (& 1st printing). Classic fantasy, the basis for the 1982 animated film, directed and produced by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass. . In Pringle: Modern Fantasy: The Hundred Best Novels no 38. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED AND DATED BY THE AUTHOR/''For David - this copy of THE LAST UNICORN with the best wishes of Molly, Schmendrick, and yours truly, Peter S. Beagle 1 August 1979''. The novel involves a quest by the unicorn and two fellow companions, Schmendrick the Magician and Molly Grue. The author has (as he often did when signing his name) drawn a little face in the ''P'' of Peter in the inscription. Page edges browning (though top page edges stained pink as issued), else a fine copy in a near fine (bright and unfaded) dustjacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. MAKES THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY FAN OF FANTASY OR SCIENCE FICTION / COLLECTIBLE VERY RARE LEATHER-BOUND BOOKS / UNICORNS / PETER BEAGLE **PLEASE READ: Mahalo for taking the time to look at our listing. We truly appreciate it. We always do our BEST to give you the most accurate description of these beautiful books. If, however, you have any SPECIFIC questions about the SIZE of the book, NUMBER of pages, TYPE of leather, SMELL or FEEL of the book, PLEASE email us through ABEBOOOKS mail system BEFORE you bid, and we will be HAPPY to give you more information. We want you to be completely happy with your purchase and keep you as our customers for years to come!** DESCRIPTION: Easton Press full-leather binding edition of THE LAST UNICORN by PETER S. BEAGLE. THIS IS ONE OF THE SCARCEST, MOST DIFFICULT TO FIND EASTONS WITH LAVISH GILT IMPRESSIONS TO THE BOARDS AND SPINE with INCREDIBLE ILLUSTRATIONS. IT IS ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY-PRIZED & MOST BEAUTIFUL EDITIONS OF THIS MASTERPIECE YOU CAN FIND. ORIGINAL COLLECTOR S NOTES & UNUSED BOOKPLATE ARE INCLUDED. PINEAPPLE NOT INCLUDED ABOUT THE BOOK: Experience one of the most enduring classics of the twentieth century and the book that The Atlantic has called one of the best fantasy novels ever. The unicorn lived in a lilac wood, and she lived all alone. .so she ventured out from the safety of the enchanted forest on a quest for others of her kind. Joined along the way by the bumbling magician Schmendrick and the indomitable Molly Grue, the unicorn learns all about the joys and sorrows of life and love before meeting her destiny in the castle of a despondent monarch and confronting the creature that would drive her kind to extinction. In The Last Unicorn, renowned and beloved novelist Peter S. Beagle spins a poignant tale of love, loss, and wonder that has resonated with millions of readers around the world. Des CONDITION: Book is in LIKE NEW condition with only a few minor rubs to the gilt page ends (SEE PICS FOR BETTER DETAILS). NO ATTACHED BOOKPLATES, WRITING FROM PREVIOUS OWNER, ETC. It is a GORGEOUS edition. FREE shipping TO US ADDRESSES ONLY. INTERNATIONAL $ based on location. WE SHIP PRIORITY MAIL & PACK VERY WELL. Please check out our other listings of Easton Press, Franklin Library, Limited Editions Club, Heritage Press, International Collectors Library, Folio Society, and First Edition Library editions.

First edition of Beagle's classic second book, which follows the tale of a unicorn, who believes she is the last of her kind in the world and undertakes a quest to discover what has happened to the others. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, "For Larry Peter S. Beagle 11/8/93." Fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Mel Williamson. It took Beagle "close to two years" to write The Last Unicorn, and he states that "it was hard every step of the way." Beagle came up with the idea for the novel in 1962 while on an "artistic retreat" in Berkshire Hills after Viking Press rejected his novel, The Mirror Kingdom. He stated that though the idea for the novel was "just suddenly there", he also said that he had "read tons of fantasy and mythology" from childhood, and that his mother told him that he had shared a story about unicorns during a visit to one of the elementary school classes she taught. It has sold more than five million copies worldwide since its original publication, and has been translated into at least twenty languages (prior to the 2007 edition). In 1987, Locus ranked The Last Unicorn number five among the 33 "All-Time Best Fantasy Novels", based on a poll of subscribers. It was the basis for the 1982 animated film, directed and produced by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass. The film includes the voices of Alan Arkin, Jeff Bridges, Mia Farrow, Angela Lansbury, and Christopher Lee. The musical score and the songs were composed and arranged by Jimmy Webb, and performed by the group America and the London Symphony Orchestra, Barron (ed), Fantasy Literature 4A-24. Pringle, Modern Fantasy: The Hundred Best Novels 38. Schlobin, The Literature of Fantasy 75. Survey of Modern Fantasy Literature II, pp. 530-33. Tymn (ed), Fantasy Literature, pp. 50-1. It is the basis for the 1982 film starring Alan Arkin, Mia Farrow, Jeff Bridges and Angela Lansbury.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. The First UK Printing published by The Bodley Head, London in 1968. The BOOK is in near Fine condition with some light ghosting to the spine of the titling from the wrapper. Light fading to the extreme edges and mild spotting to the upper text-block. Free from inscriptions and erasures. The WRAPPER is complete and is in Very Good++ or better condition. Very light edge-wear with just a little toning to the spine and flap edges. A thin black line to the middle of the rear spine fold. The Peter Davis wrapper artwork looks striking in the removable Brodart archival cover. One of the all-time best selling children s fantasy novels, selling over five million copies worldwide as well as being translated into 20 different languages. The author said that he was inspired by his upbringing reading a staple amount of mythology and fantasy novels. The Dorothy Lanthrop novel 'The Call from Moon Mountain' particularly influenced him. An extremely difficult title to find in any collectible condition due to the small print run and the fact that many copies ended up in the library system. Collectible. More images available on request. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.

UK FIRST EDITION, octavo, green heavy card boards, gilt lettering to spine, 218pp, VG+ (light discolouration to spine & board edges, ghost lettering to spine from d/w, light foxing & soiling to page edges) in d/w, VG (light creasing to edges, 1cm closed tear to top edge of rear cover, price clipped).

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First. Signed and rare Beagle true first classic. Ex-library with card pocket and stamps, but jacket is free in very nice condition. No additional printings stated as pictured. Shipping will be priority with signature confirmation. Must confirm availability prior to shipping.

Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First edition, first printing. Bound in publisher's blue paper-covered boards over black spine cloth with spine lettered in blue, yellow and purple; pink topstain. Very Good+ with toning to boards, slight rubbing to spine lettering, light dust soiling to top edge of text block, light soiling to edges of boards, ,contents tanned. In a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket with light edge wear, toning to spine and edges heavier at the verso. A great copy of the beloved fantasy novel.

Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First edition, first printing. Signed by Peter Beagle on the title page and inscribed to a former owner. Bound in publisher's original blue paper-covered boards over black spine cloth lettered in blue, yellow and purple. Near Fine with slight rubbing to spine stamping, previous owner's bookplate on front free endpaper and a handful of small stray ink marks throughout. In a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket with small edge tears and price written in ink to bottom corner of front flap. The beloved medieval fantasy novel, signed by Peter Beagle.