📚 The Sign of the Unicorn

by Mabel Esther Allan

Illustrated by Shirley Hughes

Published by Criterion Books, New York (1963)

A vintage young adult mystery filled with suspense, European charm, and emotional depth. Eighteen-year-old Julia Conway flees to Paris to escape heartbreak—only to find herself entangled in danger, blackmail, and the mysterious Sign of the Unicorn. With her life on the line and her heart divided, Julia must decide who to trust before it’s too late.

🦄 Details:

• Copyright ©1963 by Mabel Esther Allan

• Illustrated by the beloved Shirley Hughes (known for her expressive pen drawings)

• Published simultaneously in Great Britain by J.M. Dent & Sons

• Hardcover with original illustrated dust jacket (protected by mylar)

• Ex-library copy with stamps and labels (“Withdrawn 12/9/97,” “East Hall Library”)

• Some surface wear, light scuffs, and gentle page toning consistent with age

• Intact binding, clean pages, and jacket artwork still bright and striking

✨ Condition:

Good vintage condition. Ex-library with standard markings and cover wear, but complete and structurally sound. Displays beautifully on a shelf or as part of a vintage YA collection.