May 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, May 29th, 5pm Pacific
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Dr. Seuss signed first edition, first printing copy of his beloved book ''The Lorax,'' published by Random House: New York: 1971. Seuss inscribes the front free endpaper, ''for Diddo / with thanks for a Very Excellent Experience / Dr. Seuss'' in blue ink. First printing points include the list of 32 titles and a yellow text box containing a Robert Flesch quote to rear board, three-line blurb to copyright page and reference to Lake Eerie in the text. 61pp. fully illustrated hardcover book tells the tale of ''The Lorax,'' a creature who tries to prevent the greedy villain from ruining his forest for profit. With pictorial paper boards and endpapers, book measures 8.25'' x 11.25''. The top of the signed page bears an ink notation in an unknown hand that reads: ''November 16th, 1971''. Surface loss to board corners and light wear to board edges. Toning to backstrip and rear board. In very good condition overall.
Very Rare ''The Lorax'' First Edition, First Printing Signed by Dr. Seuss
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