The Giving Tree

Shel Silverstein

Published by Harper & Row, Publishers, 1964

About this Item

First edition, possible first printing but unknown without the price. Measures approximately 7.25 x 9 inches. Contains all the first edition points except for the price, which has been clipped. Dust jacket has a 0964 code on front flap and three reviews on the back flap for Lafcadio by Kirkus, New York Times, and Publisher's Weekly. Photo on the back shows a younger Shel Silverstein with hair (looking somewhat sinister). Photo measures 4 x 7 inches. Publisher's page has a four line colophon without ISBN number. Dust jacket has light wear with a little fading and a 0.25 inch tear on the back flap. Front flap is clipped top and bottom. Jacket is in a new protective Brodart cover. Boards have light rubbing on the spine ends, but are otherwise in excellent condition. Spine is intact; just a little loose at the top. Title page has the name Mary on the top corner and then a whited out line. Light soiling on a couple of pages. No rips or bends. No funky odors. Light to mild overall wear. Please contact me for more photos. Very good condition.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1749415412660

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Giving Tree
• Publisher: Harper & Row, Publishers
• Publication Date: 1964
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 2 pounds