1964 The Giving Tree

Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, With Dustwrapper

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 work from the points of view of religion, the environment, mother-child relationships, and friendships.

Written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, complete with illustrations throughout.