1959 Simple Simon by Tony Palazzo Hardcover Book. First Edition. Measures 10 1/2" by about 9". Doubleday and Company. Garden City Books. Very good condition. Cover has some damage. No dust jacket.
This 1959 first edition of "Simple Simon," authored and illustrated by the renowned Tony Palazzo, is a quintessential piece of mid-century children's literature. Published by Doubleday and Company under their Garden City Books imprint, this large-format hardcover measures ten and a half by nine inches. Palazzo’s distinct, energetic illustration style captures the humor and rhythm of the classic nursery rhyme, transforming it into a vibrant "found-history" artifact of the late 1950s. The scale and bold graphic design make it a visually striking addition to a collection of vintage mid-century modern book art.
The book is in very good vintage condition internally, with the pages remaining bright and the binding secure. As an authentic piece from 1959, the exterior boards show an honest patina, including some visible surface damage and shelf wear to the cover. This copy is offered without its original dust jacket, highlighting the classic printed boards that carry their own academic gravitas and Mid-Century Modern appeal. It is a soulful find for collectors of Tony Palazzo’s work or those seeking a genuine first-edition example of Golden Age children's publishing.
This item is vintage, over 65 years old.
