The Missing Piece by Shel Silverstein 1976 First Edition First Printing Hardcover with Dust Jacket

DESCRIPTION

A collectible 1976 first edition, first printing hardcover copy of The Missing Piece by Shel Silverstein, published by Harper and Row, Publishers. Illustrated by Silverstein in his unmistakable minimalist line style, this beloved children’s book holds strong appeal for collectors of classic children’s literature, Shel Silverstein first editions, illustrated books, and meaningful giftable volumes.

WORTH NOTING

• Author: Shel Silverstein
• Title: The Missing Piece
• Publisher: Harper and Row, Publishers
• Place of Publication: New York
• Year: 1976
• Edition: First Edition
• Printing: First Printing
• Binding: Hardcover
• Dust Jacket: Present
• ISBN, if applicable: Not stated
• Illustrations: Illustrated by the author, line drawings
• Pagination: Not stated
• Dimensions: Not measured
• Language: English
• Provenance: None observed
• Signed: Not signed
• Notable Attributes: First Edition First Printing; original dust jacket; author illustrated
• Edition Verification Notes: Copyright page states First Edition with no later printings listed

MEASUREMENTS

• Dimensions: not measured
• Format: hardcover with dust jacket
• Measurements are approximate / not available at time of listing

CONDITION

Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. Dust jacket is present and shows visible handling wear, toning, rubbing, edge wear, small creases, and age-related surface wear consistent with a children’s book from the 1970s. Hardcover boards and interior pages show expected signs of prior use and age. Copyright page and dust jacket are shown in the listing photos. Photographs are considered part of the condition description.

FROM THE HOUSE

This is the sort of book that quietly stays with a reader — simple on the page, but far larger in memory. It is well suited for the collector of Shel Silverstein first editions, the admirer of classic illustrated children’s books, or as an intelligent gift for someone who appreciates stories with wit, tenderness, and lasting meaning.

~ Maxwell