Where the Sidewalk Ends First Edition First Printing Shel Silverstein 1974 Hardcover with Dust Jacket

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DESCRIPTION A first edition, first printing of Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein, published in 1974 and presented with its original dust jacket. Widely regarded as one of the defining works of modern children’s poetry, the volume combines Silverstein’s unmistakable line drawings with playful, often unexpectedly reflective verse. First printings of this title remain highly sought after due to their enduring literary significance and broad generational appeal.Author: Shel SilversteinTitle: Where the Sidewalk EndsPublisher: Harper & RowPlace of Publication: Not statedYear: 1974Edition: First EditionPrinting: First PrintingBinding: HardcoverDust Jacket: PresentISBN (if applicable): Not statedIllustrations: Illustrated by Shel SilversteinPagination: Not statedLanguage: EnglishProvenance: None observedSigned: None observedNotable Attributes: First edition, first printing; original dust jacket present; illustrated throughout by the authorEdition Verification Notes: First Edition, First Printing stated by seller; Harper & Row and 1974 supplied by seller; first issue points not statedCondition: Hardcover with clean boards, tight binding, and unmarked pages. Dust jacket present with minimal shelf wear and no major tears or losses noted. Toning, foxing, inscriptions, and other defects are not stated.Description: First edition, first printing of Shel Silverstein’s illustrated collection of poems and drawings, first published in 1974. The work combines verse with the author’s line illustrations throughout. Dust jacket is present. Provenance is not stated. From a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible. FROM THE HOUSE There are books that belong equally to childhood memory and literary collection. This volume carries the rare quality of remaining emotionally familiar across generations while continuing to grow in collector significance. It belongs comfortably within a thoughtfully assembled library and offers itself naturally as both a meaningful gift and a lasting keepsake. ~ Maxwell