Seuss Dr / CAT IN THE HAT 1st Edition 1957

Description: Landmark In Literacy Picture BooksCAT IN THE HATBy Dr. Seuss(1957)Early printing of the subversive update to DICK AND JANE, based upon the idea that kids would get more excited about reading if they enjoyed the material.Very good in very good jacket."[First graders] still want to laugh at something that's ridiculous." - Dr. Seuss Challenged to create a reader for young children using only 220 different words, Seuss tricked kids into enjoying learning with his destructive and charismatic house guest. Inspired in part by Krazy Kat and Felix the Cat, but with a wily mind all his own, the Cat in the Hat's humor and naughtiness are engaged in the noble cause of literacy. "Parents," notes biographer Brian Jay Jones, "were more than happy to join Dr. Seuss as fellow revolutionaries. Even if parents didn't necessarily understand the pedagogy, it was easy to see the difference between the staid DICK AND JANE and the rambunctious CAT IN THE HAT: kids wanted to read about the antics of the cat, just as Geisel had hoped." The first book featuring the US literary icon.Read more: Younger, Younger, First Editions of Dr. Seuss Books: A Guide to Identification, item 7; Jones, Becoming Dr. Seuss. New York: Random House, (1957). 9'' x 6.5''. Original flat paper over boards (not glazed paper). In original unclipped (195/195) dust jacket, no mention of Beginner Books series (see Younger p.28). 61, [1] pages. Contemporary ink owner inscription on front free endpaper. Moderate wear to board edges, with spotting to corner of front board and some soiling. Jacket with 2.5'' closed tear to front panel, with some light rubbing, soiling, and chipping. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 440 USD

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

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