Description:

Published by Random House, New York, 1959. 1st/1st. This is first Dr. Seuss book entirely in full color. color illustrated endpapers. A book declared the happiest Dr. Suess book, celebrating the thrill of existence. The first printing book has a printing error on page 34 (page beginning with "Today is your birthday"), with six white spots that do not appear in later printings. The success this whimsical title enjoyed testified to Theodor Geisel's (Dr. Seuss) enormous popularity after The Cat in the Hat and How the Grinch Stole Christmas! "Today is your birthday! You get what you wish."); first-issue dust jacket with "295/295" on top of front inner flap of dust jacket. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    Dimensions:
  • 8-3/8" x 11"
  • Condition:
  • Good - Very Good Condition with no missing or torn pages. The dust jacket has some damage (see pics)

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