1963 Uncle Shelby's Story of Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back
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Description
First Edition, Illustrated
Illustrated children's book by Shel Silverstein, an American writer and cartoonist. Believed to be an early reprint of the first edition, published circa 1963. Written by the famous author of the world-renowned children's book 'The Giving Tree' (1964), 'Lafcadio: The Lion Who Shot Back' was first published within the November 1963 edition of 'Playboy', in a long run of Silverstein contributing to the magazine. It was from here that the story was later turned into a children's book, making it Silverstein's first children's book. Complete with Silverstein's original illustrations, and the original dustwrapper which is price-clipped.
Condition
In a cloth binding with 'Shel Silverstein' signature stamped to the bottom outer corner of the front board . Externally, in an excellent condition with stamped title on spine. Slight bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Minor rubbing to the extremities. A few light spots to the bottom of the front board and the head and tail of spine. Complete with publisher's price-clipped dustwrapper. Slight sunning with light bumping to the head and tail of spine. Some spotting along the joint of the front wrap, with a blue crayon mark by prior owner on the tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Occasional handling marks to the first few pages.
Near Fine
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