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The Cat in the Hat

The Cat in the Hat

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The Cat in the Hat

by Seuss, Dr

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Random House, 1957. First. hardcover. Fine/Near fine. Dr. Seuss. A fine first edition (matte boards, one bound signature) in a near fine first issue dust jacket (price 200/200 on front flap), housed in a custom-made collector's slipcase. Matches the first edition issue points in the Younger Guide.

Synopsis

The Cat in the Hat is a children's book written and illustrated by Theodor Geisel under the pen name Dr. Seuss and first published in 1957.  The story centers on a tall anthropomorphic cat who wears a red and white-striped hat and a red bow tie. The Cat shows up at the house of Sally and her brother on a rainy day while they are home alone. Despite the repeated objections of the children's fish, the Cat shows the children a few of his tricks in an attempt to entertain them. In the process, he and his companions, Thing One and Thing Two, wreck the house. The children and the fish become more and more alarmed until the Cat produces a machine that he uses to clean everything up and disappears just before the children's mother comes home. The Cat and the Hat  inaugerated the Beginner Books Series, promoting both the Dr. Seuss name and the cause of elementary literacy in the United States.

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Bookseller
Bookbid Rare Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
2003018
Title
The Cat in the Hat
Author
Seuss, Dr
Illustrator
Dr. Seuss
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Fine
Jacket Condition
Near fine
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First
Publisher
Random House
Date Published
1957

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About Bookbid Rare Books

Bookbid Rare Books is a rare book dealer located in Beverly Hills, California. The family run company has sold modern literary first editions and children's books for over 20 years. Member of ABAA, ILAB.

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