Unicorns I Have Known by Vavra, Robert - 1983

New York, New York, U.S.A.: William Morrow and Company, 1983. First Edition First Printing 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Funk, Barbara. Author's first book to document his sightings of these magical creatures of myth, beginning with his first photographs from Tamazunchale, Mexico, in 1967, & chronicling sightings over the ensuing two decades as he traveled through Egypt, Canada, Tibet, Spain, & Africa. Photos are accompanied by the author's notes on his observations, complemented by unicorn lore drawn from the Bible, mythology, legends, literature & art. In 200 pages, lavishly illustrated with drawings & full-color photos. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing from 1983, this oversized hardcover has black cloth-covered boards decorated with a gilt unicorn design on front/lettering to spine. Condition is Near Fine: like new except for this FLAW: slight fading to upper extremities & many small scrapes & holes of unknown origin to front endpapers. Else, completely clean, binding strong & straight, white pages, colors bright.NO writing/underlining/highlighting; not ex-lib. The unclipped DJ is also Near Fine, with just a bit of rubbing to top of spine. Beautifully protected in new mylar cover for years of reading pleasure! Please see our 5 photos--they show the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have. Description & photos copyright Gargoyle Books 2021. Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific time); weekends & holidays ship very next business day. SORRY: book is too large for expedited domestic or international shipping without pre-approval of substantial (at least double) postage increase per USPS rates.