Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings.

SILVERSTEIN, Shel.

$1,500.00

Item Number: 146014

New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1974.

First edition of the author’s first collection of children’s poetry. Quarto, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in five compartments within raised bands,  gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt onlay to the front panel, gilt ruled inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. In fine condition. An exceptional presentation.

"The poems, ranging from serious to silly, from philosophical to ridiculous, allow the reader or listener— the rhyme and rhythm of these nonsensical poems make them perfect for reading aloud— to discover Silverstein’s greatest gift: his ability to understand the fears and wishes and silliness of children" (Silvey, 602).