The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
London: Collins and Harvill, [1958]
First UK edition, first impression. Sized 23.6 x 17 cm. Pp. 61.
In original, price-clipped dust wrapper.
Welcomed by adults and children alike for its revolutionary blend of educational potential and entertainment value, The Cat in the Hat sold over a million copies within three years of its publication, brought the author's work into American schools, and made Dr Seuss a household name.
CONDITION REPORT
Original blue boards, spine and front cover lettered and decorated in red, white, and black. Pictorial endpapers. With price-clipped dust wrapper. Illustrated throughout by the author in red, blue, and black.
Bumping and wear to spine tips, extremities and corners. Joints a little worn and binding shows a slight lean. Text block is unevenly placed in the casing (with a bit more space to the upper side). Traces of a previous pencil inscription to top of FFEP. Pages ever-so-slightly tanned to extremities. A good example in like price-clipped dust wrapper with wear and nicking to extremities, a 7cm closed tear to rear panel (close to spine) and a little grubby overall. Dust wrapper now placed in a removable, protective sleeve of archival quality.
Please consult all photos before purchasing to make sure you are happy with the condition of the book(s). Should you have any questions or want more photos, please do not hesitate to reach out. All our books are stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled library.
PACKING, SHIPPING AND RETURNS
We understand the value of the wonderful books we list; thus, we package them carefully with plenty of cushioning in sturdy cardboard boxes to ensure that they arrive to you safely. All orders are despatched within one working day. Shipping is available both domestically and internationally, the latter through eBay's Global Shipping Programme.
Should you want to purchase more than two books and save on shipping fees, please either add all wanted items to your basket before purchasing as a lot, or contact us beforehand, so we can combine multiple listings into one.
We are always happy to accept a return if the buyer is not happy with a book they receive. In the unlikely event you do encounter an issue with your item or delivery, please do message us before opening a case, as we will always do our best to address the issue.