Missing Piece by Shel Silverstein: Signed (8 results)

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 NOT price-clipped ($8.95). ***** 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: Near Fine. Near Fine. Post 1989, near fine collectible condition. Inscribed to Mary with a doodle on the 4th page. The Missing Piece, a charming fable that probes the nature of quest and fulfillment. It was missing a piece. And it was not happy. What it finds on its search for the missing piece is simply and touchingly told. This inventive and heartwarming book can be read on many levels, and Silverstein's iconic drawings and humor are sure to delight fans of all ages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾. Shel Silverstein (illustrator). Inscribed by Author(s). Book.…

Bound in grey boards stamped in brown. Signed by "Shel Silverstein" on the front endpaper. With the previous owner's name on the front paste-down and at the bottom of the title page. Clean and tight throughout. In a very good minus dust jacket with a reflex fold and slight loss of paper at the bottom right- hand corner of the rear panel. For "All Ages" at the top of the inside front flap. "Shel Silverstein's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree, as well as classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Every Thing On It, Don't Bump the Glump!, and Runny Babbit." Harper & Row Book Club Edition with 1981 copyright page date.…

First edition of this work of poetry by the author on The Giving Tree. Small quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Shel Silverstein on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Desirable signed. Shel Silverstein's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree, as well as classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Every Thing On It, Don't Bump the Glump!, and Runny Babbit.…

First edition of this work of poetry by the author on The Giving Tree. Small quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author with a large drawing of a hand with a pen on the front free endpaper continuing to the front pastedown, "For Daniel With Love Shel Silverstein." Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. An exceptional presentation. Shel Silverstein's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree, as well as classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Every Thing On It, Don't Bump the Glump!, and Runny Babbit.…

First edition of Silverstein's classic work, published by Ursula Nordstrom. Octavo, original illustrated cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the pastedown and front free endpaper "For Frank - Thank you for making the road less rocky - And thank you for believing in this book ~ Love Shel." Silverstein has added a drawing of the book's protagonist rolling along on a level path. Fine in a fine price-clipped dust jacket. "It was missing a piece. And it was no happy. So it set off in search of its missing piece. And as it rolled it sang this song - Oh, I'm lookin' for my missin' piece, I'm lookin' for my missin' piece, Hi-dee-ho, here I go lookin' for my missin' piece. What is finds on its search for the missing piece is simply and touchingly told in this fable that gently probes the nature of quest and fulfillment. Published by Ursula Nordstrom, who transformed the nature of American children's books with such milestones as E. B. Whiteâs Stuart Little (1945) and Charlotteâs Web (1952), Margaret Wise Brownâs Goodnight Moon (1947), Louise Fitzhughâs Harriet the Spy (1964), and Shel Silversteinâs The Giving Tree (1964).…

First edition, early printing of this classic work by Silverstein. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the half-title page, "For Mother of Nancy With Love Shel Silverstein" Silverstein has added a large drawing of the missing piece. Near fine in a fine price-clipped dust jacket, ownership inscription to the front free endpaper.…

Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First edition, first printing. Signed by Shel Silverstein on the front free endpaper. Bound in publisher's original beige-gray cloth stamped in black. near Fine with slight splaying to boards and light browning to covers at top and bottom edges. In a Near Fine price-clipped dust jacket with light rubbing, a tiny tear to the top of the front panel near the flap fold, and light foxing to the blindside. A lovely copy. Signed.…