Description
The first edition of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, in the first state dust jacket, by Dr. Seuss.
Octavo, [30pp]. Glossy paper over boards, title printed on spine and front cover. Illustrated endpapers. No additional printings listed on copyright page. Solid text block, light wear along edges of covers. Internally fine. In the publisher’s first state dust jacket, sunned spine, worn edges, with shelf wear to panels. Small tissue repair to verso of spine.
Includes the following first edition points: 250/250 retail price on dust jacket, 14 books (up to now) on rear flap of dust jacket and 13 listed in text. (Younger & Hirsch, 33)
A nice example.
