The Giving Tree

New York, Evanston, and London : Harper & Row, Publishers , 1964. Circa 1970 early printing; unstated. Isbn no. at copyright page. Large 7" x 9" design. Green pictorial boards matching original wrapper design, light wear. Pages near fine, clean. Vintage name at half-title page. Illustrated throughout story by Silverstein with his appropriately simple, but moving imagery. Bind fine; hinges intact. Pictorial dust wrapper, clean w/few chips; price-clipped, protected in new clear sleeve. Front panel of wrapper, as boards, features the tree dropping an apple to the young boy in shades of green with red. Back panel features classic b&w protrait of Shel Silverstein by Jerry Yulsman. Three reviews of Silverstein's "Lafcadio: The Lion Who Shot Back" first published in 1963, on rear flap by Kirkus, N.Y. Times and Publishers' Weekly. Near fine early issue in good wrapper. The Giving Tree is a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein remains a touching favorite for generations. Since it was first published, Shel Silverstein's poignant picture book for readers of all ages has offered a touching interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return. Shel Silverstein's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and this perennial favorite The Giving Tree! He also penned classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, Every Thing On It, Don't Bump the Glump!, and Runny Babbit. Unpaginated; apprx. 40 pages. Insured post.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Good. Illus. by Silverstein, Shel . 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.