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New York, Evanston, and London: Harper & Row, 1964. First edition. Hardback. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed. 9" by 7". Shel Silverstein. A lovely first impression copy of Shel Silverstein's important and influential children's novel, illustrated by Silverstein throughout, in an early impression dust wrapper. The first edition, first impression of this work, with the four line colophon to the copyright page. The dust wrapper is not the first issue dust wrapper, with the price $2.95 and not $2.50. Thus the dust wrapper is an early issue, possibly the second.In the original clipped dust wrapper, however the price is not clipped.'The Giving Tree' is a classic American children's fantasy picture book, following the relationship of an apple tree and a young boy who grows into adulthood.Though it was popular when published, this work also garnered a lot of controversy, with people debating whether the relationship between the boy and tree is positive or abusive. There are many different interpretations of the… Read More

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… Read More

Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. A NEAR FINE FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE: four line copyright Three reviews for Lafcadio, Shel with hair on back of dj.   This original first edition, first issue DJ has 0964 on front flap and three reviews of Lafcadio on rear flap by Kirkus, the New York Times and Publisher?s Weekly.  Price clipped dj  A lovely copy no writing.

First Silverstein's book in Russian. First and only edition of these illustrations and this translation.
"The Giving Tree," one of Shel Silverstein's most recognized picture books, underwent reillustration by Viktor Pivovarov (born 1937), an artist, writer, art theorist, and a pivotal figure in the Moscow Conceptualist artistic movement. Pivovarov studied at the Moscow Polygraphic Institute under the tutelage of Pavel Korin. Following a trend set by various avant-garde artists since the 1930s, who turned to illustrating children's books as a means to steer clear of repressive measures, Pivovarov also engaged in this practice during the 1960s and 1970s.Starting from the late 1960s, he became associated with the Detskaya Literatura publishing house, where he crossed paths with notable figures from the Lianozovo group such as Igor Kholin and Genrikh Sapgir. Through these connections, he became acquainted with Ovsei Driz and Ilya Kabakov. Furthermore, Pivovarov was an integral member of the Sretensky… Read More

New York: Harper & Row. 1964. First Edition; Early Printing. Hardcover. 0060256656 . Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. Small closed tear on top front panel. Early Printing no ISBN and 9.95 price on the front flap. ; 57 pages .

New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1964. First Edition/Early Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Fair. A scarce early printing likely from late 1960's very early 70's with author photo on back sporting hair. In green pictorial boards with ding to bottom front corner, some rubbing to spine ends and edgewear. Previous owner's name to front pastedown and some very faint spots of foxing to front endpapers and rear pastedown. Jacket is unclipped ($3.95). Bottom of front flap appears clipped, but is standard for all of these early editions. Circle of moisture to front panel with radiating ripple. Faint moisture stains to tops of flap creases and top edge of front panel 60% across from flap crease. Some scratching off to color of apple on cover and general scuffing. Some creasing to top of rear panel with small sticker removal scar at bottom A few short tears to heel of spine, bottom of front panel and top of rear panel. Some edgewear/nicks as well, especially at corners/spine ends. Some faint spots of foxing… Read More

Clean and Unmarked Text: New York : Harper and Row, 1964 Quality Hardback : hard cover edition in Very Good condition, some slight wear to edges, as normal for age of book; and in very good reprinted dust jacket with some minor egdewear, mylar protected, the portrait on the back of dj is a waist up photo of Silverstein with curly hair and full beard. First free end paper has a small notation in the upper right corner. A good book to enjoy and keep on hand. Or would make a great GIFT IDEA for the fan / reader in your life. Editorial Reviews : To say that this particular apple tree is a 'giving tree' is an understatement. In Shel Silverstein's popular tale of few words and simple line drawings, a tree starts out as a leafy playground, shade provider, and apple bearer for a rambunctious little boy. Making the boy happy makes the tree happy, but with time it becomes more challenging for the generous tree to meet his needs. When he asks for money, she suggests that he sell her apples.… Read More

Clean and Unmarked Text: New York : Harper and Row, 1964 Quality Hardback : hard cover edition in Very Good condition, some slight wear to edges, as normal for age of book; and in very good reprinted dust jacket with some minor egdewear, mylar protected, the portrait on the back of dj is a waist up photo of Silverstein with curly hair and full beard. Previous owner name and date, 1976. A good book to enjoy and keep on hand. Or would make a great GIFT IDEA for the fan / reader in your life. Editorial Reviews : To say that this particular apple tree is a 'giving tree' is an understatement. In Shel Silverstein's popular tale of few words and simple line drawings, a tree starts out as a leafy playground, shade provider, and apple bearer for a rambunctious little boy. Making the boy happy makes the tree happy, but with time it becomes more challenging for the generous tree to meet his needs. When he asks for money, she suggests that he sell her apples. When he asks for a house, she offers… Read More

Clean and Unmarked Text: New York : Harper and Row, 1964 Quality Hardback : hard cover edition in Very Good condition, some slight wear to edges, as normal for age of book; and in very good reprinted dust jacket with some minor egdewear, mylar protected, the portrait on the back of dj is a waist up photo of Silverstein with curly hair and full beard. Previous owner name and date, 1976. A good book to enjoy and keep on hand. Or would make a great GIFT IDEA for the fan / reader in your life. Editorial Reviews : To say that this particular apple tree is a 'giving tree' is an understatement. In Shel Silverstein's popular tale of few words and simple line drawings, a tree starts out as a leafy playground, shade provider, and apple bearer for a rambunctious little boy. Making the boy happy makes the tree happy, but with time it becomes more challenging for the generous tree to meet his needs. When he asks for money, she suggests that he sell her apples. When he asks for a house, she offers… Read More

Clean and Unmarked Text: New York : Harper and Row, 1964 Early Edition / First Thus / Quality Hardback : hard cover edition in Very Good condition, some slight wear to edges, as normal for age of book; and in very good reprinted dust jacket with some minor egdewear. Excellent read. A good book to enjoy and keep on hand. Or would make a great GIFT IDEA for the fan / reader in your life. Editorial Reviews : To say that this particular apple tree is a 'giving tree' is an understatement. In Shel Silverstein's popular tale of few words and simple line drawings, a tree starts out as a leafy playground, shade provider, and apple bearer for a rambunctious little boy. Making the boy happy makes the tree happy, but with time it becomes more challenging for the generous tree to meet his needs. When he asks for money, she suggests that he sell her apples. When he asks for a house, she offers her branches for lumber. When the boy is old, too old and sad to play in the tree, he asks the tree for a… Read More

Clean and Unmarked Text: New York : Harper and Row, 1964 Early Edition / First Thus / Quality Hardback : hard cover edition in Very Good condition, some slight wear to edges, as normal for age of book; and in very good reprinted dust jacket with some minor egdewear. Excellent read. A good book to enjoy and keep on hand. Or would make a great GIFT IDEA for the fan / reader in your life. Editorial Reviews : To say that this particular apple tree is a 'giving tree' is an understatement. In Shel Silverstein's popular tale of few words and simple line drawings, a tree starts out as a leafy playground, shade provider, and apple bearer for a rambunctious little boy. Making the boy happy makes the tree happy, but with time it becomes more challenging for the generous tree to meet his needs. When he asks for money, she suggests that he sell her apples. When he asks for a house, she offers her branches for lumber. When the boy is old, too old and sad to play in the tree, he asks the tree for a… Read More

Clean and Unmarked Text: New York : Harper and Row, 1964 Quality Hardback : hard cover edition in Very Good condition, some slight wear to edges, as normal for age of book; and in very good reprinted dust jacket with some minor egdewear, mylar protected, the portrait on the back of dj is a waist up photo of Silverstein with curly hair and full beard. Previous owner name and date, 1976. A good book to enjoy and keep on hand. Or would make a great GIFT IDEA for the fan / reader in your life. Editorial Reviews : To say that this particular apple tree is a 'giving tree' is an understatement. In Shel Silverstein's popular tale of few words and simple line drawings, a tree starts out as a leafy playground, shade provider, and apple bearer for a rambunctious little boy. Making the boy happy makes the tree happy, but with time it becomes more challenging for the generous tree to meet his needs. When he asks for money, she suggests that he sell her apples. When he asks for a house, she offers… Read More

Clean and Unmarked Text: New York : Harper and Row, 1964 Quality Hardback : hard cover edition in good-plus condition, some slight wear to edges, as normal for age of book; ffep has previous owner inscription, and minor marks; book is in very good reprinted dust jacket with some minor egdewear, mylar protected, the portrait on the back of dj is a waist up photo of Silverstein with curly hair and full beard. A good book to enjoy and keep on hand. Or would make a great GIFT IDEA for the fan / reader in your life. Editorial Reviews : To say that this particular apple tree is a 'giving tree' is an understatement. In Shel Silverstein's popular tale of few words and simple line drawings, a tree starts out as a leafy playground, shade provider, and apple bearer for a rambunctious little boy. Making the boy happy makes the tree happy, but with time it becomes more challenging for the generous tree to meet his needs. When he asks for money, she suggests that he sell her apples. When he asks… Read More

Clean and Unmarked Text: New York: Harper & Row, 1964 / First Edition / Early Reprint Hardback : hard cover edition in good plus condition, a typical used book with slight wear to edges and spine. Some minor bumping or scuffs. Overall good / nice copy of this scarce title. Excellent reading on the subject. A good book to enjoy and keep on hand for yourself. Or would make an ideal gift for the fan / reader in your life. Reading is one of the great pleasures in life. Reading is one of the great pleasures in life. In nice reprinted dust cover with curly hair and full beard.. Hard Back. Good / Vintage/Yes/reprinted Replica. Illus. by Fully Illustrated. A Book for Children.

New York: Harper & Row, 1964 / First Edition / Early Reprint Clean and Unmarked Text. Hardback : hard cover edition in good plus condition, a typical used book with slight wear to edges and spine. Some minor bumping or scuffs. Presented nicely in reprinted dust cover with curly hair and full beard. Overall good / nice copy of this scarce title. Excellent reading on the subject. A good book to enjoy and keep on hand for yourself. Or would make an ideal gift for the fan / reader in your life. Reading is one of the great pleasures in life. . Hard Back. Very Good/Yes. Illus. by Fully Illustrated. Children's Literature. A Book for Children.

Clean and Unmarked Text: New York : Harper and Row, 1964 Early Edition / First Thus / Quality Hardback : hard cover edition in Very Good condition, some slight wear to edges, as normal for age of book; and in very good reprinted dust jacket with some minor egdewear. Excellent read. A good book to enjoy and keep on hand. Or would make a great GIFT IDEA for the fan / reader in your life. Editorial Reviews : To say that this particular apple tree is a 'giving tree' is an understatement. In Shel Silverstein's popular tale of few words and simple line drawings, a tree starts out as a leafy playground, shade provider, and apple bearer for a rambunctious little boy. Making the boy happy makes the tree happy, but with time it becomes more challenging for the generous tree to meet his needs. When he asks for money, she suggests that he sell her apples. When he asks for a house, she offers her branches for lumber. When the boy is old, too old and sad to play in the tree, he asks the tree for a… Read More

Clean and Unmarked Text: New York : Harper and Row, 1964 Quality Hardback : hard cover edition in good-plus condition, some slight wear to edges, as normal for age of book; book is in very good reprinted (replica of true first) dust jacket with some minor egdewear, mylar protected, the portrait on the back of dj is a waist up photo of Silverstein with curly hair and full beard. A good book to enjoy and keep on hand. Or would make a great GIFT IDEA for the fan / reader in your life. Editorial Reviews : To say that this particular apple tree is a 'giving tree' is an understatement. In Shel Silverstein's popular tale of few words and simple line drawings, a tree starts out as a leafy playground, shade provider, and apple bearer for a rambunctious little boy. Making the boy happy makes the tree happy, but with time it becomes more challenging for the generous tree to meet his needs. When he asks for money, she suggests that he sell her apples. When he asks for a house, she offers her… Read More

New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1964. First Edition, Later Printing. First edition, later printing. Measuring approximately 9" x 7.25". This book is in very good condition. Moderate bumping to both ends of spine. Minor chipping to both ends of spine. Minor bumping to both boards. Dust jacket is in very good condition. Moderate bumping to both ends of spine. Minor sunning to spine. Minor staining to both panels. Original 5.95 price on front flap. The book follows the lives of an apple tree and a boy, who develop a relationship with one another. The tree is very "giving" and the boy evolves into a "taking" teenager, a middle-aged man, and finally an elderly man. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(N8-14).

Clean and Unmarked Text: New York : Harper and Row, 1964 Quality Hardback : hard cover edition in good-plus condition, some slight wear to edges, as normal for age of book; ffep has previous owner inscription, and minor marks; book is in very good reprinted dust jacket with some minor egdewear, mylar protected, the portrait on the back of dj is a waist up photo of Silverstein with curly hair and full beard. A good book to enjoy and keep on hand. Or would make a great GIFT IDEA for the fan / reader in your life. Editorial Reviews : To say that this particular apple tree is a 'giving tree' is an understatement. In Shel Silverstein's popular tale of few words and simple line drawings, a tree starts out as a leafy playground, shade provider, and apple bearer for a rambunctious little boy. Making the boy happy makes the tree happy, but with time it becomes more challenging for the generous tree to meet his needs. When he asks for money, she suggests that he sell her apples. When he asks… Read More

New York: Harpercollins. 1999. First Edition; Later Printing. Hardcover. Very Fine in a Very Fine slipcase. ; Original binding. All domestic orders shipped protected in a Box. .