Description
Signed first edition, first issue of Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose by Dr. Seuss, in the first state dust jacket.
Quarto, [unpaginated], [20 leaves]. Wine-colored cloth, title stamped in blue on front cover and spine. Illustrated endpapers. This copy is the first issue, with the complete 8-line copyright notice, including the lithographer’s name, Oberly & Newell. Solid text block, light rubbing to corners and edges. Dampstain along the bottom edge of the front cover, obscured by dust jacket; no impact to text block. Light toning along gutters, reserved to endpapers, a very good example.
In the publisher’s first state dust jacket, with “200/200” retail price on front flap, and white stripes through the blue background on both panels. A few losses to corners of front panel, with foxing to verso. Two short closed tears; one on the bottom edge of each panel. A very good example.
(Younger & Hirsch 77)
Signed by Dr. Seuss on the dedication page. Inscription reads: “And moose-moss, also, for Judith Hill. Best Wishes – Dr. Seuss.” Includes a unique flower illustration hand-drawn by Seuss, colored in with red and blue marker matching the book’s decorations.
A very good copy, rarely seen signed.
