How to Sell Your Signed Shel Silverstein Book

To auction, sell or consign your Shel Silverstein signed book, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).

Who Was Shel Silverstein?

Shel Silverstein is one of the most beloved children’s authors of the 20th century. Some of his best known works include the poetry books “A Light in the Attic”, “Where the Sidewalk Ends” and “Falling Up” as well as the touching book “The Giving Tree”. Perhaps lesser known about Silverstein is that he also was a cartoonist, adult author and Grammy wining musician.

Here Are Some Signed Shel Silverstein Books We’ve Sold:

Inscribed Copy of “The Giving Tree” — Sold for $1,903

Signed copy of Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree”, inscribed on front paste-down with rare hand-drawn sketch. Silverstein draws a wonderful full-page illustration of a tree forming the name “Terri” to front paste-down and front free endpaper and boldly signs, “For Terri / With Love / Shel Silverstein”. Harper Collins: 1964. One of Silverstein’s best known books, “The Giving Tree” has been translated into over 30 languages. Includes original dustjacket, not price clipped. Book measures 7.25″ x 9″ and is in fine condition. Sold for $1,903.

Signed & Hand-Illustrated ”Where the Sidewalk Ends” — Sold for $1,875

Shel Silverstein signed early edition of his first book of children’s poetry, ”Where the Sidewalk Ends”. New York: HarperCollins, 1974. In fine black felt-tip, Silverstein draws a detailed illustration on the flyleaf of a tree that morphs into a person’s hand holding the letter ”T” to spell Tony; an excited man flees the scene with scissors launched in the air that were used to cut the string holding the letters together. Silverstein writes, ”Idle Hands Are the Devil’s Playgound” next to his signature, ”With Love / Shel Silverstein”. Early edition shows 1974 on the copyright page but without First Edition noted. Measures 7” x 9”. Bound in publisher’s brown boards. Light discoloration to boards and previous owner’s inscription to front free endpaper. Very good condition. One of the more detailed and unique drawings by Silverstein.

Inscribed Copy of “A Light in the Attic” — Sold for $1,200

Inscribed copy of “A Light in the Attic: Poems and Drawings by Shel Silverstein” complete with lovely hand-drawn sketch. Harper Collins: 1981. Later printing. Silverstein draws a full-page illustration of a hand holding the letter “S” for “Simon” to front free endpaper and boldly signs, “with Love – Shel.” Accompanied by dustjacket, not price clipped. Volume shows shelf wear and slight soiling near sketch. Overall, a rarity in very good condition. Sold for $1,200.

Signed Copy of “Where the Sidewalk Ends” — Sold for $810

Shel Silverstein signed copy of “Where the Sidewalk Ends”, inscribed on the front free endpaper, “For Mariane (Adult) With Love / Shel Silverstein”. New York: Harper & Row, 1974, later printing. Spanning 166 pages, “Where the Sidewalk Ends” features dozens of fanciful poems written and illustrated by Silverstein, and is established as one of the enduring children’s books of the 20th century. Book measures 7″ x 9″ in dust jacket showing $9.95 price. Light shelf wear and toning along top edge of jacket, very good condition. Bump to covers of book at bottom edge, and light foxing to endpapers, else near fine. Sold for $810.

To auction, sell or consign your Shel Silverstein signed book, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).

FAQs

How do I consign or sell my Shel Silverstein autograph?
It’s never been easier to sell your autograph at Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Email a description and images of your item to [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can with a free appraisal.

This sounds great and I’d like to move forward. What’s the consignment process like at Nate D. Sanders Auctions?
We’ll send you more information about our auction house along with an agreement to review. Your item will appear in our next auction. Unlike many auction houses, we hold monthly auctions and pay you within an industry-leading 45 days following the auction.

What factors determine the value of a Shel Silverstein autograph?
The value of your autograph can vary based on condition and subject matter.