First edition of ''A Light in the Attic'', with an elaborate hand-drawn illustration by author Shel Silverstein on the front pastedown extending onto the front free endpaper of a hand holding a pen, inscribed ''For Jim''. New York: Harper & Row, 1981 first edition, early printing with unclipped dust jacket showing ''0981'' on front flap, and without first edition stated on copyright page but with paragraph ending in ''Tortonto''. Book measures 7'' x 9''. Near fine condition.