Savannah, Georgia

Dr. Seuss Signed First Edition "And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street", 1937

A rare signed first edition of the first book by Dr. Seuss, And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street, published New York: The Vanguard Press, 1937.

Heavy wear to boards including pen marks and edge wear. Missing original paper spine. Binding and hinges are intact and secure. Masking tape has been added. Toning from masking tape on endpapers. Pages are generally clean with light toning and small tears at lower edge on three pages as shown in the photo.

Original owner's name marked through on front board, Peter Turner Van Suetendael. Signed opposite title page, "For Peter, with very best wishes - Dr. Seuss".

No jacket.

Dimensions

8.5"W x 0.75"D x 10.5"H

Condition

Heavy wear to boards including pen marks and edge wear. Missing original paper spine. Binding and hinges intact and secure. Masking tape added to spine; toning from tape on endpapers. Pages generally clean with light toning and small tears at lower edge on three pages. No jacket. Signed by Dr. Seuss opposite the title page.