White Magic

London: Rex Collings, 1975. First Edition. . Hardcover. Very Good-/Very Good-. Hoffman's first book, a teenage novel set in Italy, tells the story of a young girl, Lucia, into whose hands the safety and care of the Beast is entrusted for a time by its Guardian. Lucia, part English part Italian, shares her trust with her cousin Barnaby and with an old woodcarver. Together they protect the Unicorn from men who have traced it to Italy and who seek to capture it and use its magic power for selfish and evil puproses. The story tells about the adventures of the cousins and how the designs and plans of the hunters are thwarted. Brown cloth with gilt titling to spine, top of textblock edge is brown, brown endpapers, 253 pages. Minor edge wear, black felt pen spot to bottom of textblock edge. Dust jacket shows light edge wear, some age darkening; it is now protected in a Brodart cover. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall