Dr. Seuss Signed 1st Ed., "The Cat In The Hat," With Dust Jacket

A first edition, third printing hardcover copy of Dr. Seuss's "The Cat in the Hat" (New York: Random House, 1957), boldly signed and dedicated by Theodor Geisel (1904-1991), more widely known under his pseudonym Dr. Seuss, as "for David Dr. Seuss" in his usual spot on the bottom left corner of the reverse of the front free endpaper.

The book is bound in the publisher's original unlaminated (matte) boards and in the correct dust jacket with the original price of "195/195" intact. Slight cracking and scuffs along the edges and spine, scattered toning, leftover adhesive glue on the protective cover not affecting the dust jacket & dealers notes in pencil. Overall good to very good. 61pp. 6.75" x 9.5." x .5."

Dr. Seuss's most famous literary creation was The Cat in the Hat, the title character of the eponymous 1957 children's book. Dr. Seuss had been tasked with reinvigorating children's interest in vocabulary building and basic reading by producing a more interesting alternative to tedious Dick and Jane type primers. The Cat in the Hat, a mischievous house guest who terrorizes two children on a rainy day, effectively introduced many words of basic vocabulary into children's word banks under the guise of entertainment, not rote instruction.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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