Our vintage fantasy book collection features rare and collectible editions spanning fairy tales, mythic fiction, and the great works of imaginative literature — from early 20th-century illustrated editions to mid-century paperbacks with stunning cover art.
Authors and illustrators represented include Warwick Goble, Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac, Lord Dunsany, William Morris, and other masters of the fantastical. Many of these editions feature the kind of lush, full-color illustrations that modern reprints can’t replicate — gold-stamped cloth bindings, tip-in plates, and the tactile weight of a book made to be treasured.
Whether you’re building a collection of illustrated fairy tales, seeking a first edition of a fantasy classic, or looking for a meaningful gift with real history, you’ll find treasures here.
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Companion to Narnia c.1986 Foreword by Madeleine L’Engle Vintage trade-paperback
$17.00
This is a "very good" vintage trade paperback published circa 1986 by Collier Books, 450 pages.
Spine is square, crisp, not creased, cracked or rolled. Text block and covers close tightly and flat. Board corner tips are mildly blunted. Thick text block edges are uniform in color all around, no significant faults, a few small dings in a few places. No writing, labels, no loose, torn or folded pages.
Very nice vintage reference paperback! You don't see books of this type and vintage this nice very often.
See accompanying images for full condition details.
Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Companion to Narnia c.1986 Foreword by Madeleine L’Engle Vintage trade-paperback
$17.00
This is a "very good" vintage trade paperback published circa 1986 by Collier Books, 450 pages.
Spine is square, crisp, not creased, cracked or rolled. Text block and covers close tightly and flat. Board corner tips are mildly blunted. Thick text block edges are uniform in color all around, no significant faults, a few small dings in a few places. No writing, labels, no loose, torn or folded pages.
Very nice vintage reference paperback! You don't see books of this type and vintage this nice very often.
See accompanying images for full condition details.
Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
The Berserkers Horror Anthology 1973 First Edition Hardcover
Price range: $31.00 through $37.00
The Berserkers Horror Anthology 1973 First Edition Hardcover
Price range: $31.00 through $37.00
Astounding SF February 1957 Freas Cover – Omnilingual
$28.00
Astounding SF Feb 1957 pulp with Kelly Freas cover. Features H. Beam Piper's 'Omnilingual' and James Blish serial finale. Street & Smith, 35¢.
Astounding SF February 1957 Freas Cover – Omnilingual
$28.00
Astounding SF Feb 1957 pulp with Kelly Freas cover. Features H. Beam Piper's 'Omnilingual' and James Blish serial finale. Street & Smith, 35¢.
Vintage Astounding Science Fiction Pulp Magazine, March 1956, Emsh Cover Art
$31.00
This is an amazing condition 3/4 century old pulp - looks like it possibly could be unread.
No reading creases, not dog eared, no writing or tears or labels. Light angular crease on front cover lower corner. Mild tanning on page edges internally, closes tightly, staples/binding not stressed.
Vintage Astounding Science Fiction Pulp Magazine, March 1956, Emsh Cover Art
$31.00
This is an amazing condition 3/4 century old pulp - looks like it possibly could be unread.
No reading creases, not dog eared, no writing or tears or labels. Light angular crease on front cover lower corner. Mild tanning on page edges internally, closes tightly, staples/binding not stressed.
Vintage Astounding Science Fiction Pulp Magazine September 1953
$24.00
This is an amazing condition 3/4 century old pulp - looks like it possibly could be unread.
No reading creases, not dog earred, no writing or tears or labels. Some foxing or tanning on front cover lower edge and spine edge. Mild tanning on page edges internally, closes tightly, staples/binding not stressed.
Vintage Astounding Science Fiction Pulp Magazine September 1953
$24.00
This is an amazing condition 3/4 century old pulp - looks like it possibly could be unread.
No reading creases, not dog earred, no writing or tears or labels. Some foxing or tanning on front cover lower edge and spine edge. Mild tanning on page edges internally, closes tightly, staples/binding not stressed.
The Tolkien Reader 1966 First Ballantine Edition
$24.00
The Tolkien Reader by J.R.R. Tolkien — first Ballantine edition (1966) with Pauline Baynes illustrations. Farmer Giles of Ham, Tom Bombadil, Tree and Leaf.
The Tolkien Reader 1966 First Ballantine Edition
$24.00
The Tolkien Reader by J.R.R. Tolkien — first Ballantine edition (1966) with Pauline Baynes illustrations. Farmer Giles of Ham, Tom Bombadil, Tree and Leaf.
Science Fiction Magazine March 1939 Vintage Pulp Hugo Gernsback
$50.00
This is a "good" or better complete vintage pulp magazine, 130 pages.
"Fantastic Stories of the Future: Science Fiction"
March 1939 issue, introduction by Hugo Gernsback himself (Godfather of the Hugo Award).
Science Fiction Magazine March 1939 Vintage Pulp Hugo Gernsback
$50.00
This is a "good" or better complete vintage pulp magazine, 130 pages.
"Fantastic Stories of the Future: Science Fiction"
March 1939 issue, introduction by Hugo Gernsback himself (Godfather of the Hugo Award).
The Hobbit Folio Society 2002 JRR Tolkien Eric Fraser Hardcover Slipcase
Price range: $144.00 through $156.10
CONDITION:
Book: Near fine to fine, decorated boards, Thror's Map and Wilderland map in endpapers, Eric Frasier illustrations throughout the text. No flaws to speak of, quite crisp and charming. Jacket: NA Matching stiff board slipcase is solid, no splits or tears. Some surface rubs on wrapping paper, but minimal. Quite lovely! See accompanying images for full condition details. ABOUT: Published by the Folio Society of London in 2002. From the estate of a gentleman who was an avid collector of Folio Society. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Book: Near fine to fine, decorated boards, Thror's Map and Wilderland map in endpapers, Eric Frasier illustrations throughout the text. No flaws to speak of, quite crisp and charming. Jacket: NA Matching stiff board slipcase is solid, no splits or tears. Some surface rubs on wrapping paper, but minimal. Quite lovely! See accompanying images for full condition details. ABOUT: Published by the Folio Society of London in 2002. From the estate of a gentleman who was an avid collector of Folio Society. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
The Hobbit Folio Society 2002 JRR Tolkien Eric Fraser Hardcover Slipcase
Price range: $144.00 through $156.10
CONDITION:
Book: Near fine to fine, decorated boards, Thror's Map and Wilderland map in endpapers, Eric Frasier illustrations throughout the text. No flaws to speak of, quite crisp and charming. Jacket: NA Matching stiff board slipcase is solid, no splits or tears. Some surface rubs on wrapping paper, but minimal. Quite lovely! See accompanying images for full condition details. ABOUT: Published by the Folio Society of London in 2002. From the estate of a gentleman who was an avid collector of Folio Society. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Book: Near fine to fine, decorated boards, Thror's Map and Wilderland map in endpapers, Eric Frasier illustrations throughout the text. No flaws to speak of, quite crisp and charming. Jacket: NA Matching stiff board slipcase is solid, no splits or tears. Some surface rubs on wrapping paper, but minimal. Quite lovely! See accompanying images for full condition details. ABOUT: Published by the Folio Society of London in 2002. From the estate of a gentleman who was an avid collector of Folio Society. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Edgar Rice Burroughs “The Return of Tarzan” antique fantasy hardcover adventure book
Price range: $22.00 through $28.42
"The Return of Tarzan" by Edgar Rice Burroughs, published circa 1920 by AL Burt Company, copyright 1915.
This is a "good plus" or better cloth-wrapped vintage hardcover with chalk lettering on the front cover and spine. The binding is intact with solid hinges, albeit the front upper has just the starting of a little bit of a split. Inside the front paste down is a neatly scribed original owners name dated 1920, Cleveland OH, otherwise no apparent writing or marks. Pages 277 and 279 have their corners folded down inadvertently, and page 353 has the outer edge folded, again, apparently by mistake, otherwise no folded, loose, or torn pages. Text block closes tightly, relatively square, signs of thumbing on outer edge, tanning at the top of the text block. The board corners are bumped and worn through to the underlying board at the tips. The spine head and tail are bumped and worn. The cloth on the front and back board and spine is relatively uniform all throughout. The chalked lettering on the front board is mostly gone from the book title, while the author's name is mostly intact and the lettering on the spine the chalk is completely rubbed away. Not a perfect book, but still pleasing and an interesting time capsule from a classic series! Dee accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
This is a "good plus" or better cloth-wrapped vintage hardcover with chalk lettering on the front cover and spine. The binding is intact with solid hinges, albeit the front upper has just the starting of a little bit of a split. Inside the front paste down is a neatly scribed original owners name dated 1920, Cleveland OH, otherwise no apparent writing or marks. Pages 277 and 279 have their corners folded down inadvertently, and page 353 has the outer edge folded, again, apparently by mistake, otherwise no folded, loose, or torn pages. Text block closes tightly, relatively square, signs of thumbing on outer edge, tanning at the top of the text block. The board corners are bumped and worn through to the underlying board at the tips. The spine head and tail are bumped and worn. The cloth on the front and back board and spine is relatively uniform all throughout. The chalked lettering on the front board is mostly gone from the book title, while the author's name is mostly intact and the lettering on the spine the chalk is completely rubbed away. Not a perfect book, but still pleasing and an interesting time capsule from a classic series! Dee accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Edgar Rice Burroughs “The Return of Tarzan” antique fantasy hardcover adventure book
Price range: $22.00 through $28.42
"The Return of Tarzan" by Edgar Rice Burroughs, published circa 1920 by AL Burt Company, copyright 1915.
This is a "good plus" or better cloth-wrapped vintage hardcover with chalk lettering on the front cover and spine. The binding is intact with solid hinges, albeit the front upper has just the starting of a little bit of a split. Inside the front paste down is a neatly scribed original owners name dated 1920, Cleveland OH, otherwise no apparent writing or marks. Pages 277 and 279 have their corners folded down inadvertently, and page 353 has the outer edge folded, again, apparently by mistake, otherwise no folded, loose, or torn pages. Text block closes tightly, relatively square, signs of thumbing on outer edge, tanning at the top of the text block. The board corners are bumped and worn through to the underlying board at the tips. The spine head and tail are bumped and worn. The cloth on the front and back board and spine is relatively uniform all throughout. The chalked lettering on the front board is mostly gone from the book title, while the author's name is mostly intact and the lettering on the spine the chalk is completely rubbed away. Not a perfect book, but still pleasing and an interesting time capsule from a classic series! Dee accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
This is a "good plus" or better cloth-wrapped vintage hardcover with chalk lettering on the front cover and spine. The binding is intact with solid hinges, albeit the front upper has just the starting of a little bit of a split. Inside the front paste down is a neatly scribed original owners name dated 1920, Cleveland OH, otherwise no apparent writing or marks. Pages 277 and 279 have their corners folded down inadvertently, and page 353 has the outer edge folded, again, apparently by mistake, otherwise no folded, loose, or torn pages. Text block closes tightly, relatively square, signs of thumbing on outer edge, tanning at the top of the text block. The board corners are bumped and worn through to the underlying board at the tips. The spine head and tail are bumped and worn. The cloth on the front and back board and spine is relatively uniform all throughout. The chalked lettering on the front board is mostly gone from the book title, while the author's name is mostly intact and the lettering on the spine the chalk is completely rubbed away. Not a perfect book, but still pleasing and an interesting time capsule from a classic series! Dee accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Marion Zimmer Bradley “Priestess of Avalon” 2001 First edition hardcover in jacket
Price range: $31.00 through $54.10
Priestess of Avalon
The sweeping conclusion to the legendary Avalon series, this novel follows Helena—priestess, princess, and mother to Constantine the Great—as she navigates the collision of the old gods and the rising Roman Empire. Fusing mythic fantasy with meticulous historical detail, Bradley and Paxson create a powerful narrative of spiritual transition. It is an essential volume for fans of feminist fantasy and Arthurian retellings. **Book Details** * **Author:** Marion Zimmer Bradley and Diana L. Paxson * **Illustrator:** Braldt Bralds (Jacket Illustration) * **Publisher:** Viking * **Edition Points:** First American Edition (2001). Full number line (1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2) and unclipped price of $25.95 on the dust jacket. **Condition Report** * **Overall Grade:** Near Fine / Near Fine * **Cover & Spine:** Pristine teal and black wrapped boards with sharp, vibrant copper-tone gilt on the spine. Spine head and tail bumped lightly, tail more so. * **Dust Jacket:** Near Fine. Minimal shelf-wear at the corners. The laminate is high-gloss and the colors are exceptionally bright and uniform all around. * **Text Block & Pages:** Pages are off-white/cream, standard for this era of production. The edges are crisp and clean. * **Binding:** Very tight, likely unread. No writing or marks, no loose, torn or folded pages. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
The sweeping conclusion to the legendary Avalon series, this novel follows Helena—priestess, princess, and mother to Constantine the Great—as she navigates the collision of the old gods and the rising Roman Empire. Fusing mythic fantasy with meticulous historical detail, Bradley and Paxson create a powerful narrative of spiritual transition. It is an essential volume for fans of feminist fantasy and Arthurian retellings. **Book Details** * **Author:** Marion Zimmer Bradley and Diana L. Paxson * **Illustrator:** Braldt Bralds (Jacket Illustration) * **Publisher:** Viking * **Edition Points:** First American Edition (2001). Full number line (1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2) and unclipped price of $25.95 on the dust jacket. **Condition Report** * **Overall Grade:** Near Fine / Near Fine * **Cover & Spine:** Pristine teal and black wrapped boards with sharp, vibrant copper-tone gilt on the spine. Spine head and tail bumped lightly, tail more so. * **Dust Jacket:** Near Fine. Minimal shelf-wear at the corners. The laminate is high-gloss and the colors are exceptionally bright and uniform all around. * **Text Block & Pages:** Pages are off-white/cream, standard for this era of production. The edges are crisp and clean. * **Binding:** Very tight, likely unread. No writing or marks, no loose, torn or folded pages. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Marion Zimmer Bradley “Priestess of Avalon” 2001 First edition hardcover in jacket
Price range: $31.00 through $54.10
Priestess of Avalon
The sweeping conclusion to the legendary Avalon series, this novel follows Helena—priestess, princess, and mother to Constantine the Great—as she navigates the collision of the old gods and the rising Roman Empire. Fusing mythic fantasy with meticulous historical detail, Bradley and Paxson create a powerful narrative of spiritual transition. It is an essential volume for fans of feminist fantasy and Arthurian retellings. **Book Details** * **Author:** Marion Zimmer Bradley and Diana L. Paxson * **Illustrator:** Braldt Bralds (Jacket Illustration) * **Publisher:** Viking * **Edition Points:** First American Edition (2001). Full number line (1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2) and unclipped price of $25.95 on the dust jacket. **Condition Report** * **Overall Grade:** Near Fine / Near Fine * **Cover & Spine:** Pristine teal and black wrapped boards with sharp, vibrant copper-tone gilt on the spine. Spine head and tail bumped lightly, tail more so. * **Dust Jacket:** Near Fine. Minimal shelf-wear at the corners. The laminate is high-gloss and the colors are exceptionally bright and uniform all around. * **Text Block & Pages:** Pages are off-white/cream, standard for this era of production. The edges are crisp and clean. * **Binding:** Very tight, likely unread. No writing or marks, no loose, torn or folded pages. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
The sweeping conclusion to the legendary Avalon series, this novel follows Helena—priestess, princess, and mother to Constantine the Great—as she navigates the collision of the old gods and the rising Roman Empire. Fusing mythic fantasy with meticulous historical detail, Bradley and Paxson create a powerful narrative of spiritual transition. It is an essential volume for fans of feminist fantasy and Arthurian retellings. **Book Details** * **Author:** Marion Zimmer Bradley and Diana L. Paxson * **Illustrator:** Braldt Bralds (Jacket Illustration) * **Publisher:** Viking * **Edition Points:** First American Edition (2001). Full number line (1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2) and unclipped price of $25.95 on the dust jacket. **Condition Report** * **Overall Grade:** Near Fine / Near Fine * **Cover & Spine:** Pristine teal and black wrapped boards with sharp, vibrant copper-tone gilt on the spine. Spine head and tail bumped lightly, tail more so. * **Dust Jacket:** Near Fine. Minimal shelf-wear at the corners. The laminate is high-gloss and the colors are exceptionally bright and uniform all around. * **Text Block & Pages:** Pages are off-white/cream, standard for this era of production. The edges are crisp and clean. * **Binding:** Very tight, likely unread. No writing or marks, no loose, torn or folded pages. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
A. Merritt “Face in the Abyss” Vintage 1957 paperback
$15.00
This is a "good plus" or better vintage paperback published circa 1957 by Avon Books, 35 cent cover price. Art Sussman cover art.
Relatively solid spine, slightly canted. No loose, torn, or folded pages. No writing. Some light creasing on covers. Text block edges are somewhat tanned, with a few spots. See the accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged, with tracking.
Relatively solid spine, slightly canted. No loose, torn, or folded pages. No writing. Some light creasing on covers. Text block edges are somewhat tanned, with a few spots. See the accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged, with tracking.
A. Merritt “Face in the Abyss” Vintage 1957 paperback
$15.00
This is a "good plus" or better vintage paperback published circa 1957 by Avon Books, 35 cent cover price. Art Sussman cover art.
Relatively solid spine, slightly canted. No loose, torn, or folded pages. No writing. Some light creasing on covers. Text block edges are somewhat tanned, with a few spots. See the accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged, with tracking.
Relatively solid spine, slightly canted. No loose, torn, or folded pages. No writing. Some light creasing on covers. Text block edges are somewhat tanned, with a few spots. See the accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged, with tracking.
A. Merritt “The Ship of Ishtar” Vintage c.1956 paperback
$20.00
This is a "very good" vintage paperback published circa 1956 by Avon Books, 35 cent cover price.
Solid spine, not cracked or rolled. Text block is square and tight, covers close flat. No real creasing to covers, some mild surface wear from 70 years of existence. Outer and lower text block edge fairly bright and uniform, not thumbed or spotted. Upper edge shows some tanning. No loose, torn or folded pages, no writing. Really a very nice vintage paperback indeed! See the accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged, with tracking.
Solid spine, not cracked or rolled. Text block is square and tight, covers close flat. No real creasing to covers, some mild surface wear from 70 years of existence. Outer and lower text block edge fairly bright and uniform, not thumbed or spotted. Upper edge shows some tanning. No loose, torn or folded pages, no writing. Really a very nice vintage paperback indeed! See the accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged, with tracking.
A. Merritt “The Ship of Ishtar” Vintage c.1956 paperback
$20.00
This is a "very good" vintage paperback published circa 1956 by Avon Books, 35 cent cover price.
Solid spine, not cracked or rolled. Text block is square and tight, covers close flat. No real creasing to covers, some mild surface wear from 70 years of existence. Outer and lower text block edge fairly bright and uniform, not thumbed or spotted. Upper edge shows some tanning. No loose, torn or folded pages, no writing. Really a very nice vintage paperback indeed! See the accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged, with tracking.
Solid spine, not cracked or rolled. Text block is square and tight, covers close flat. No real creasing to covers, some mild surface wear from 70 years of existence. Outer and lower text block edge fairly bright and uniform, not thumbed or spotted. Upper edge shows some tanning. No loose, torn or folded pages, no writing. Really a very nice vintage paperback indeed! See the accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged, with tracking.