The Tin Can Tree

The first edition of this memorable book was published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1965. It was 273 pages long, and the original retail price was $4.95 . The first edition can be identified by the following criteria: FIRST EDITION is stated on the copyright page. Boards are light blue with gold lettering on maroon cloth spine. Dust jacket has price of $4.95 on the upper corner of the front flap. Back of dust jacket has four reviews for If Morning Ever Comes.

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Picture of the 1965 first edition dust jacket for The Tin Can Tree.

Picture of the first edition copyright page for The Tin Can Tree.

Picture of dust jacket where original $4.95 price is found for The Tin Can Tree.

Picture of the back dust jacket for the first edition of The Tin Can Tree.

Picture of the first edition Alfred A. Knopf boards for The Tin Can Tree.

Picture of the back dust jacket flap for the first edition of The Tin Can Tree.

Picture of the first edition title page for The Tin Can Tree.

Other first edition points for books by Anne Tyler include: Breathing Lessons, The Accidental Tourist, Noah's Compass.

   

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