Shel Silverstein “Falling Up” First Edition Vintage Hardcover 1996
$19.00
Falling Up
Shel Silverstein’s *Falling Up* is a whimsical masterpiece of nonsense poetry and iconic line art that continues to enchant readers of all ages.
This collection invites you into a world where shoelaces lead to the clouds and gravity is merely a suggestion, showcasing the author’s signature wit and philosophical playfulness.
Perfect for those who appreciate the creative genius behind *The Giving Tree* and *A Light in the Attic*, this volume is a must-have for any collector of classic children’s literature.
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#### **Book Details**
* **Author:** Shel Silverstein
* **Illustrator:** Shel Silverstein
* **Publisher:** HarperCollins
* **Binding:** Hardcover
* **Edition Points:** Likely book club edition, no price on the jacket, 1996 copyright, fourth printing (stated 10 9 8 7 6 5 4).
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#### **Condition Report**
* **Overall Grade:** Book: Very Good (VG)/Very Good+ (VG+); Jacket: Very Good+ (VG+)
* **Cover & Spine:** Cloth-bound navy boards are vibrant with sharp, clean silver gilt lettering. Board corners show some light wear to the corners, as do the head spine and tail edges. Some mild sunning on front board upper and lower edges.
* **Dust Jacket:** Excellent condition; bright, clean white field with minimal rubbing to extremities. Ghost of a price tag on the back cover upper. Not clipped.
* **Text Block & Pages:** Pages are clean and off-white/cream; no signs of foxing or age-toning. No writing or marks, no loose, torn or folded pages.
* **Binding:** Solid and square; hinges tight.
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| Weight | 32 oz |
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| Dimensions | 11 × 9 × 3 in |
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