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GIESEL, Theodore (“Dr. Seuss”) (1904–1991). The Cat in the Hat. [New York:] Random House, [1957].
Tall 8vo. Numerous color illustrations printed in red, blue, and black by Dr. Seuss. Original pictorial flat paper boards, illustrated endpapers; original pictorial dust jacket (short closed tear to front panel near top edge, few tiny surface stains to front panel, few minor spots of rubbing at extreme ends and front corner). Provenance: Marguerite Knapp (bookplate on ffep verso).
FIRST EDITION, “TRANSITIONAL” VARIANT with no printed price on dust jacket but otherwise the same issue points as the first issue. Younger and Hirsch describe this variant as most likely being issued between the transition from the first issue price of “200/200” and the second issue price of “195/195” because the publisher was contemplating making Beginner Books a series to be issued at the lower “195/195” price. This was the first Dr. Seuss book specifically targeted for beginning readers based on the idea that children would be more excited about reading if they enjoyed the material and the first to feature the iconic character Cat in the Hat.
AN ATTRACTIVE COPY of a rare variant uncommon on the market and of a book that is usually found in fair condition. Younger & Hirsch 7.2.