Where the Sidewalk Ends: The Poems & Drawings of Shel Silverstein (1974 Trade Illustrated Hardcover, in Dust Jacket) 

•    Author & Illustrator:      Sheldon Allan "Shel" Silverstein (1930-1999)

•    Author Photograph:       Alice Ochs

•    Jacket Design:                Len Willis

•    Publisher:            HarperCollins Publishers   New York, NY   U.S.A.    1974 

Shel Silverstein, the New York Times bestselling author of The Giving Tree, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, and Every Thing On It, has created a poetry collection that is outrageously funny and deeply profound. Come in . . . for where the sidewalk ends, Shel Silverstein's world begins.

You'll meet a boy who turns into a TV set, and a girl who eats a whale. The Unicorn and the Bloath live there, and so does Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout who will not take the garbage out. It is a place where you wash your shadow and plant diamond gardens, a place where shoes fly, sisters are auctioned off, and crocodiles go to the dentist.

Shel Silverstein's masterful collection of poems and drawings stretches the bounds of imagination and will be cherished by readers of all ages. This is a collection that belongs on everyone's bookshelf. Makes a great gift for special occasions such as holidays, birthdays, and graduation. 

Jacket design by Len Willis.  Author Photo by Alice Ochs. 

Interior is tight, clean, and unmarked. Hardcover has tan boards with brown lettering & designs, in a Near Fine (As New) DJ (edge wear).  Later trade printing does not have points of 1st edition.  Condition is Fine (As New). 

•    Size:  8vo – over 7¾ - 9¾” tall,      176pp.

•    Condition:  Fine (As New) Hardcover, in Near Fine (As New) Dust Jacket  –  No ownership markings.  Always Privately Owned. 

Copyright 1974.  No edition/print-run info found.  No Manufacturing info found.  ISBN: 0-06-025667-2, indicates Trade edition.  LCCN: 70-105486.  No MSR. 

Notes on Condition/Edition ratings:

Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.”  Using the same term as coin collectors, “can’t guarantee it is uncirculated, but it looks very much like it could be.”  Booksellers need similar word to describe this...

Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher.  Same sort of thing about grading as Fine above except generally used for newer publication dates for titles still in print. 

Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age & title, shows the book has been read or previously owned.  

 Acceptable – How a young child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.)

Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask).  Usually requires repair to be usable. 

Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end.

1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy for their collection.