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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.