The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein Hardcover Book
Harper & Row / HarperCollins (Evil Eye Music, Inc. copyright page) · Books & Media > Children's Books
Era / Decade
1970s to 1980s printing (Post-1970 SBN era)
Material
Hardcover book with paper pages and dust jacket
Condition
Very Good. The copyright page shown is clean without major foxing, ink markings, or heavy age spots.
Demand Level
Strong. 'The Giving Tree' remains a staple classic for teachers, parents, and vintage book collectors.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
$8.00 - $15.00 (Vintage early SBN/ISBN trade reprint)
Estimated Retail Value
$17.99 - $19.99 (Current new retail price for hardcover)
Comparable Sales
Standard vintage trade printings of 'The Giving Tree' with SBN identifiers typically sell for $8 to $15 on eBay and Etsy. First printings (with 3-line dust jacket blurb and $2.50 price tag) command thousands, but late 1960s/1970s reprints sell moderately as reading copies.
Description
Vintage hardcover edition of the iconic children's book 'The Giving Tree' by Shel Silverstein. Copyright 1964 by Evil Eye Music, Inc. Features Standard Book Number (SBN) 06-025665-6 for the Trade Edition and 06-025666-4 for the Harpercrest Edition, placing this print run after the introduction of SBNs in the late 1960s/early 1970s, but prior to the full adoption of 10-digit ISBN prefixes.
Key Features
Classic beloved children's literature title, early SBN printing (pre-13-digit ISBN), copyright page displaying Evil Eye Music, Inc., highly giftable and collectible classic.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic print page featuring correct typography, SBN numbers (06-025665-6), and Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 64-11840.
Flaws to Note
Minor edge yellowing appropriate for vintage paper; check full book for dust jacket presence, price clip, or inscription on endpapers.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, Etsy (if over 20 years old), or Mercari.
Selling Tips
Photograph the dust jacket front/back and inner flap price (if present), full cloth spine, and copyright page clearly. Mention the SBN format in keywords for book collectors searching for vintage early printings.