Light Attic, Signed (10 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket. SIGNED and inscribed/dated 'For Renee remember precious deadlines ' by author on title page. Stated 1st edition, no number line (1st printing). Essentially as new. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 192 p. Audience: General/trade. The first novel by the author of The Caver. Rare signed. 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).

Tall 8vo. pp 96. Signed by the author on the title page. VG + in VG dust jacket with nicks and tears. Decent copy with clean text. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket.

Library Binding. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Silverstein, Shel (illustrator). Signed. SIGNED with ORIGINAL DRAWING; signed and inscribed by author Shel Silverstein with full page drawing (arm emerging from grass holding up sign) on the front endpapers. Printing not stated but not a first. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. Some stress to spine ends else dust jacket in clean and bright. Silver-stamped gray cloth; gentle softening to spine ends else a pristine copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. ***** This is the true first edition, first printing (with "FIRST EDITION" stated on the copyright page, and with no later printings listed). ***** This book is SIGNED by the author (Shel Silverstein) on the second page. The author has not inscribed this book to anyone; it is just signed by the author. ***** Signed examples of this title are very rare. ***** This book was acquired from a Key West private collection. *****Very nice hardcover with dust jacket. There is NO writing, NO bookplates, and NO remainder marks. It is NOT a book club edition and NOT a former library book. ***** The dust jacket is NOT price-clipped ($10.95). ***** CONDITION: Both the book and dust jacket are in FINE condition. ***** We include new mylar (clear) dust jacket protectors with all books at no charge. ***** OUR GUARANTEE TO YOU: All books are guaranteed to be as described. We believe that no sale is complete until you are happy. Any book is returnable for a full refund (including postage) if you're not 100% satisfied. All books are packaged very carefully and shipped via USPS Mail with Delivery Confirmation. Thank you! Richard Vick, Modern First Editions (Buying and Selling Modern First Editions since 1982). Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. ***** This is the true first edition, first printing (with "FIRST EDITION" stated on the copyright page, and with no later printings listed). ***** This book is SIGNED by the author (Shel Silverstein) on the second page. The author has not inscribed this book to anyone; it is just signed by the author. ***** Signed examples of this title are very rare. ***** This book was acquired from a Key West private collection. *****Very nice hardcover with dust jacket. There is NO writing, NO bookplates, and NO remainder marks. It is NOT a book club edition and NOT a former library book. ***** The dust jacket IS price-clipped ($ price-clipped). ***** CONDITION: Both the book and dust jacket are in NEAR FINE condition. ***** We include new mylar (clear) dust jacket protectors with all books at no charge. ***** OUR GUARANTEE TO YOU: All books are guaranteed to be as described. We believe that no sale is complete until you are happy. Any book is returnable for a full refund (including postage) if you're not 100% satisfied. All books are packaged very carefully and shipped via USPS Mail with Delivery Confirmation. Thank you! Richard Vick, Modern First Editions (Buying and Selling Modern First Editions since 1982). Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Shel Silverstein (illustrator). Post 1989 printing. Inscribed on the half title page also with a doodle. Book is clean, square, sharp, tight & bright. Faint toning to the dust jacket, else the book & jacket present beautifully. Size: 8vo - over 7¾. Inscribed by Author(s). Book.

96 pp. Frontis reproducing Dürer's "Melencolia 1". 8vo. Novella about a young college student's confrontation with civilian life after suffering a devasting injury in Vietnam. A Fine copy in a Nr Fine dust jacket, which shows just a hint of spine panel sunning. Brown cloth spine over green paper-wrapped boards. Dust jacket 1st edition (Newman [2nd], 197; Wittman 234). ASSOCIATION copy. INSCRIBED by the author, on the t.p., to fellow writer, Tim O'Brien, the 1979 National Book Award winner [Going After Cacciato].

First edition, early printing of Silverstein's classic collection of children's poems. Octavo, original publisher's cloth, illustrated by the author. Boldly signed by Shel Silverstein with an original sketch of eyebrows, a mouth, and wristwatch on the figure below on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket photo by Larry Moyer. Here in the attic of Shel Silverstein you will find Backward Bill, Sour Face Ann, the Meehoo with an Exactlywatt, and the Polar Bear in the Frigidaire. 'A Light in the Attic' features 135 poems that explore a wide range of topics, from imaginative adventures to thoughtful reflections on life. Through whimsical verses and charming illustrations, Silverstein invites readers to journey into his world, where they encounter talking animals, curious children, and fantastical scenarios. Each poem offers a unique perspective or lesson, often infused with the author's signature humor and wit that continues to captivate audiences over 40 years later. One of the classic collections from the author of The Giving Tree and Where the Sidewalk Ends.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. "A Light in the Attic" by Shel Silverstein. New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1981. First edition, with inscription and drawing by author. Inscribed by Silverstein, "A Flower for Dawson With Love / Shel Silverstein," along with an original hand-drawn illustration by Silverstein on front pastedown of a hand holding a flower. Octavo (9 x 7 inches; 229 x 178 mm). 167, [168-175] pages. Numerous illustrations of Silverstein's drawings. Early printing with unclipped dust jacket showing "0981" on lower front flap, and without first edition stated on copyright page. Dust jacket has some moisture exposure along top edge, with a few small tears, light foxing to pastedown, a sticker affixed to page 6. Otherwise good condition. A collection of poems and drawings by the American poet, writer, and children's author Shel Silverstein. When the book first appeared, there were attempts to ban the work from some public libraries because some parents believed the book encouraged messiness and disobedience in children, or because some of the poems mentioned supernatural themes. Rare seen in true first edition with original drawing. Inscribed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 5th or later Edition. Inscribed with drawing on front paste-down and front free end paper. Later printing. Book fine, dust jacket near fine. Dust jacket has a very small stain at top and bottom of inside rear panel. Comes on a custom-made slipcase.