The Giving Tree (first Edition, First State, Matte Hardcover, in Priceclipped Original Dust cover)
by Shel Silverstein ; Harper and Row Publishers 1964
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Yes, Very Good.
- Seller
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Ventura, California, United States
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About This Item
Evanston, Illinois, U.S.A.: Harper and Row Publishers 1964, First Edition First edition, first state, with priceclipped dust cover. DJ in clearMylar protector, so that it makes a lovely presentation. Ideal for gift giving. This is a matte finish (not glossy) hardback in very good condition, there is slight scuff mark up in the upper right corner of the front cover, perhaps a slight sticker mark, but it's minimal. It has typical edge wear, as to be expected for a book its age. But again, it's slight wear, overall very good. It is very clean both inside and out. It shows Shel Silverstein as the copyright holder on the back side of the title page in 4 lines of text. There is no ISBN number present at all. Truly a wonderful copy. Dust cover is of Silverstein waist up portrait with curly hair on back. Very rare book! -- About the story: The Giving Tree is an American children's picture book written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein. First published in 1964 by Harper & Row, it has become one of Silverstein's best-known titles, and has been translated into numerous languages. This book has been described as "one of the most divisive books in children's literature"; the controversy stems from whether the relationship between the main characters (a boy and the eponymous tree) should be interpreted as positive (i.e., the tree gives the boy selfless love) or negative (i.e., the boy and the tree have an abusive relationship). -- Extra photos are available upon request. If you have any questions, please send us a note. We're glad to hear from you. . First Edition. Hard Back/matte Finish. Very Good/Yes, Very Good.. Illus. by IIlustrated with black and white photos.. A Book for Children. Reading Book for Kids. Stories.
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- Bookseller
- Great Pacific Book Co. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5031080
- Title
- The Giving Tree (first Edition, First State, Matte Hardcover, in Priceclipped Original Dust cover)
- Author
- Shel Silverstein ; Harper and Row Publishers 1964
- Illustrator
- IIlustrated with black and white photos.
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Yes, Very Good.
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Harper and Row Publishers 1964, First Edition
- Place of Publication
- Evanston, Illinois, U.S.A.
- Size
- A Book for Children
- Keywords
- Pictorial Children's Reader, Learning to Read, Skill Building
Terms of Sale
Great Pacific Book Co.
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About the Seller
Great Pacific Book Co.
Biblio member since 2003
Ventura, California
About Great Pacific Book Co.
Selling books online since 1994.
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