Random House, New York 1957.
First edition, First Printing, First State Near fine First edition, First Printing. A handsome copy of this rare book with its original unclipped First State dust jacket. Please see images.
The book has the requisite matte boards with the single signature binding as required for the identification of the true first edition, first printing of this title. The book is in beautiful condition with bright clean boards with no edgewear. Even the rear white board remains bright. The binding is tight and square. The boards have a bit of restoration to the very outer spine ends and as such have no rips, and the spine is fully intact which is most unusual for this title. The end papers are clean with no inscriptions, no bookplates and no bookstore stamps. The internal pages are overall clean with slight occasional intermittent foxing or small light stains. Otherwise no bent pages and no writing. Please see images.
The original first edition, first printing dust jacket has benefited from some restoration to the spine tips by an expert paper conservator and as such presents in near fine condition. The jacket has strong vibrant colors with no edgewear, no chips, no rips, no stains, no rubbing and no fading. Even the rear panel remains bright white. The jacket is NOT price clipped and has the requisite stated price of 200/200 designating the first edition first printing jacket. Please see images.
A very handsome example of this collectible Dr. Seuss title with the stunning scarce original jacket at a great price!
