Available Copies from Independent Booksellers
Seuss, Dr.. If I Ran the Circus. Random House, 1956.
Price: US$4.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Bumps to corners, minor rubbing to covers. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
Seller: Ahab Books, Glencoe, CA, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran The Circus. Random House, 1956.
Price: US$6.10 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Age wear. Open Books is a nonprofit social venture that provides literacy experiences for thousands of readers each year through inspiring programs and creative capitalization of books.
Seller: Open Books, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
SEUSS, Dr.. If I Ran The Circus. Random House, 1956.
Price: US$7.24 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Ex-Library. Staining, scribbling and tape in book. Book shows common (average) signs of wear and use. Binding is still tight. Covers are intact but may be repaired. We have 75,000 books to choose from -- Ship within 24 hours -- Satisfaction Guaranteed!
Seller: Bank of Books, Ventura, CA, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus (Classic Seuss). Random House USA Children's Book, 1956.
Price: US$9.92 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Orders shipped daily from the UK. Professional seller.
Seller: SN Books Ltd, Thetford, United Kingdom
Dr. Seuss.. If I Ran the Circus. Random House, Inc./New York,, 1956.
Price: US$10.00 + shipping
Description: soft cover, clear library tape on the spine, no marks, general wear, unpaged, 8 x 10 7/8 inches, good book condition, no dust jacket, juvenile picture book,
Seller: Alf Books, Menomonie, WI, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus (Classic Seuss). Random House Books for Young Readers, 1956.
Price: US$10.27 + shipping
Condition: New
Description:
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus (Classic Seuss). Random House Books for Young Readers, 1956.
Price: US$10.47 + shipping
Condition: New
Description:
Seller: Meadowland Media, fayetteville, AR, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus (Classic Seuss). Random House Books for Young Readers, 1956.
Price: US$12.34 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: This item shows signs of wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact , but may have aesthetic issues such as small tears, bends, scratches, and scuffs. Spine may also show signs of wear. Pages may include some notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Seller: Jenson Books Inc, Logan, UT, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus (Classic Seuss). Random House Books for Young Readers, 1956.
Price: US$13.18 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Pages and cover are intact. Used book in good and clean conditions. Limited notes marks and highlighting may be present. May show signs of normal shelf wear and bends on edges. Item may be missing CDs or access codes. May include library marks.
Seller: ZBK Books, Carlstadt, NJ, U.S.A.
Price: US$14.13 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: If I Ran the Circus 0.85
Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran The Circus. Random House, 1956.
Price: US$15.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: 8.25 X 11.25 inches, Unpaged. Pictorial hardcover. No DJ. Stated "Book Club Edition". No names, marks or crayons thankfully. The front hinge is cracked and has been glues and reinforced with tape. Tape also on exterior spine. Some rubbing to cover.
Seller: Ally Press Center, St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.
Dr Seuss. If I Ran the Circus. Random House Books for Young Readers., New York., 1956.
Price: US$15.00 + shipping
Description: Textured paper over boards. 72 p. 28 cm. Colorful Illustrations in primary colors. Classic Seuss. Audience: Children/juvenile. Wild and wonderful. Meet Morris McGurk in the vacant lot behind Sneelock's Store. It would take a lot of work to clean that lot. And what do you think happened? Could it be Circus McGurkus? Very good. No dust jacket. Near fine. Back cover has minor soil blemishing. Else clean. Book Club Edition. "C" in print line, also "1".
Seller: Hedgehog's Whimsey BOOKS etc., Newport, NH, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus. Random House Books for Young Readers October 1956, 1956.
Price: US$16.99 + shipping
Condition: New
Description:
Seller: Fallen Leaf Books, Nashville, IN, U.S.A.
Seuss, Dr.. If I Ran the Circus, 1st Edition. RANDOM HOUSE, 1956.
Price: US$16.99 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: New. Tracking available on most domestic orders.
Seller: ABC Books, Springfield, MO, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus (Classic Seuss). Random House Books for Young Readers, 1956.
Price: US$17.46 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description:
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus (Hardcover). Random House USA Inc, New York, 1956.
Price: US$19.20 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: Hardcover. Dr. Seuss's classic celebration of youthful imagination! The Circus McGurkus! The World's Greatest Show On the face of the earth, or wherever you go! Young Morris McGurk's has a BIG imagination. He wants to turn the vacant lot behind Sneelock's Store into the Circus McGurkusthe most colossal, stupendous, tremendous show in the world! Here you'll be entertained by bizarre creatures like the Drum-Tummied Snum, the Juggling Jott, and the Harp-Twanging Snarp, and fantastic circus acts performed by Sneelocka sleepy shop keeper whom Morris images as the daredevil star of his big top! This is Dr. Seuss at his best, celebrating youthful imagination and creating a fantasy world that will delight and transport readers of all ages. Originally published 1956; copyright renewed 1984. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus (Classic Seuss). Random House Childrens Books, 1956.
Price: US$19.32 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: early edition. 64 pages. 11.25x8.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Price: US$19.54 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: Limited Copies Available - New Condition - Never Used - DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY CDs OR ACCESS CODES IF APPLICABLE
Seller: APlus Textbooks, Alpharetta, GA, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus. Random House, 1956.
Price: US$20.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Copyright 1956 though likely book club from later. Pictorial cloth over boards with illustrated endpapers. Interior unmarked. Binding secure though has slight slant. Boards are moderately surface worn, rubbed around edges and corners bumped. No DJ.
Seller: Chamblin Bookmine, Jacksonville, FL, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus Classic Seuss. Random House Children's Books, 1956.
Price: US$20.20 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus. Random House Children's Books, 1956.
Price: US$21.84 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: Theodor Seuss Geisel&mdashaka Dr. Seuss&mdashis one of the most beloved children&rsquos book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You&rsquoll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, an.
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus. Random House Children's Books 1956-10-12, New York, 1956.
Price: US$21.89 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: Language: ENG
Seller: Blackwell's, London, United Kingdom
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus Classic Seuss. Random House Children's Books, 1956.
Price: US$22.59 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus (Classic Seuss). Random House Childrens Books, 1956.
Price: US$22.99 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: early edition. 64 pages. 11.25x8.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus. Random House, Ind./New York,, 1956.
Price: US$24.00 + shipping
Description: hard cover, ex library, reinforced binding, worn corners and ends, all pages are readable, a few story pages have small tears - mostly along the bottom and near the spine, unpaged, 8 1/4 x 11 3/8 inches, fair book condition, no dust jacket, juvenile picture book,
Seller: Alf Books, Menomonie, WI, U.S.A.
Seuss, Dr. If I Ran The Circus. Random House, 1956.
Price: US$25.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Pictorial cloth covered boards are bright and clean with squared corners. Spine is straight with lightly rubbed edges. Hinges are secure. Interior is vividly illustrated and unmarked. No DJ.
Seller: Chamblin Bookmine, Jacksonville, FL, U.S.A.
Seuss, Dr.. If I Ran the Circus. Random House Books for Young Readers, 1956.
Price: US$26.58 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: 1984. A pictorial Hardcover in Very Good+ condition. The pages are tightly bound, clean & unmarked. There is wear to the spine ends and corners, light spine hinge wear. "A young boy imagines the fantastic animals and incredible acts he will have for his greatest of all circuses. "; 11.1 X 8.2 X 0.5 inches; 72 pages
Seller: BYTOWN BOOKERY, Vars, ON, Canada
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus (Hardcover). Random House USA Inc, New York, 1956.
Price: US$27.04 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: Hardcover. Dr. Seuss's classic celebration of youthful imagination! The Circus McGurkus! The World's Greatest Show On the face of the earth, or wherever you go! Young Morris McGurk's has a BIG imagination. He wants to turn the vacant lot behind Sneelock's Store into the Circus McGurkusthe most colossal, stupendous, tremendous show in the world! Here you'll be entertained by bizarre creatures like the Drum-Tummied Snum, the Juggling Jott, and the Harp-Twanging Snarp, and fantastic circus acts performed by Sneelocka sleepy shop keeper whom Morris images as the daredevil star of his big top! This is Dr. Seuss at his best, celebrating youthful imagination and creating a fantasy world that will delight and transport readers of all ages. Originally published 1956; copyright renewed 1984. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Seller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus. Random House, US, 1956.
Price: US$30.16 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Book Club Edition. Pictorial hardcover, square, bright, tight and clean with only minor spine end bumping and light aging. Pages are extra clean and uncreased. Unpaginated. None of my books are ex-lib., remainders or bce unless specified.
Seller: WBookBear, Woodlawn, ON, Canada
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus (Hardcover). Random House USA Inc, New York, 1956.
Price: US$31.88 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: Hardcover. Dr. Seuss's classic celebration of youthful imagination! The Circus McGurkus! The World's Greatest Show On the face of the earth, or wherever you go! Young Morris McGurk's has a BIG imagination. He wants to turn the vacant lot behind Sneelock's Store into the Circus McGurkusthe most colossal, stupendous, tremendous show in the world! Here you'll be entertained by bizarre creatures like the Drum-Tummied Snum, the Juggling Jott, and the Harp-Twanging Snarp, and fantastic circus acts performed by Sneelocka sleepy shop keeper whom Morris images as the daredevil star of his big top! This is Dr. Seuss at his best, celebrating youthful imagination and creating a fantasy world that will delight and transport readers of all ages. Originally published 1956; copyright renewed 1984. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
Seller: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australia
Seuss, Dr.. If I Ran the Circus. Random House, New York, 1956.
Price: US$35.00 + shipping
Condition: Fair
Description: 1956 issue, later printing. The spine and the hinge have been repaired with white archival tape. There is one internal tear on the ffep. Other than that the book is bright, in good condition, still solid. There is also a blindstamp from a town, but this is not an ex-library book (it may have been in a school classroom). No library paraphernalia. Fair, no dustjacket. No charge for the memories.
Seller: Rose's Books IOBA, Harwich Port, MA, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. IF I RAN THE CIRCUS. Random House, New York, NY, 1956.
Price: US$35.99 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Color illustration on cover. Int. good. Color illustrations. Illustrated eps. Bottom of spine chipped. Top of spine slightly worn. Some shelf wear.
Seller: Betty Mittendorf /Tiffany Power BKSLINEN, Ralston, NE, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus. Random House, New York, 1956.
Price: US$37.00 + shipping
Description: First edition. Heavy wear to cover, corners and edges, exposes the boards. Has soiling to cover and pages, with creases. Sun bleached spine. One page has a tear at the top. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book.
Seller: The Book Garden, Bountiful, UT, U.S.A.
Seuss, Dr.. If I Ran the Circus. Random House, 1956.
Price: US$40.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: First edition. Binding solid. Pages unmarked and barely aged. Cover has mild soiling and some wear to edges, especially corners and spine tips. Front board slightly warped. No dustjacket.
Seller: Eat My Words Books, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
Seuss, Dr.. If I Ran the Circus. Random House, New York, 1956.
Price: US$40.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: 14 Dr. Seuss Title On Rear Panel Of Dj Ending With 'And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street' And Two Cat Title For Beginning Readers. Shiny Hardcover Tips A Little Bumped. Dj With Moderate Soiling From Handling, Shelf Wear. Top Edge Of Dj Sunned A Little Lighter. Normal Shelf Wear. Dj Now In A Protective Mylar Jacket. No Names Or Any Marks On Book.
Seller: Small World Books, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus. Random House, 1956.
Price: US$45.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: An early copy, with $2.95 as the price on the front flap. DJ shows minor wear, tear, rubbing, and foxing. Label of former owner on the front endpaper. Pages clean.
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel). If I Ran the Circus. Random House, New York, 1956.
Price: US$45.00 + shipping
Condition: Poor
Description: Pictorial pink board binding ex-library with card pocket on front paste-down; binding frayed at extremities; broken spine heavily repaired with masking tape; boards soiled; front hinge cracked & separating, rear hinge starting; leaf edges browned; many leaves soiled, but hey. No dust jacket. ; Profuse color illustrations by author; 1st "pink" edition. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; Unpaginated pages
Seller: Hyde Brothers, Booksellers, Fort Wayne, IN, U.S.A.
Seuss, Dr.. If I Ran the Circus. Random House, 1956.
Price: US$50.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Heavy rubbing and toning overall, bumps and tears to the spine ends and corners, wear to the edges, and is signed by a previous owner on the front endpaper. Interior pages are clean and unmarked. Photos upon request. International shipping billed at cost.; Classic Seuss; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 72 pages
Seller: Boards & Wraps, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Price: US$50.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Fading to spine, rubbing at edges. Some shelf wear. Pages/boards clean, NO foxing or markings. Binding sturdy.
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus. New York: Random House, 1956.
Price: US$50.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: This copy circa 1963 (Dr. Seuss's ABC is the last listed book at the rear). Cover shows minor wear, tear, rubbing. Lacking dust jacket. Pages are mostly clean with a bit of creasing.
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss [pseud. Theodor Geisel]. If I Ran the Circus. Random House, New York, 1956.
Price: US$50.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: New York: Random House, [1956]. First Edition with correct ads on rear free endpaper recto. Slim quarto; publisher's glossy pictorial paper-covered boards; [64]pp.; illus. throughout. Boards and top textblock edge dust- and finger-soiled and rubbed along margins with brief exposure at corners, spine and rear cover a shade faded, else Very Good, internally clean and sound, albeit lacking dust jacket. YOUNGER & HIRSCH 43.
Seller: Capitol Hill Books, ABAA, Washington, DC, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. IF I RAN THE CIRCUS. Random House, New York, 1956.
Price: US$50.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Unpaginated. A large hardcover book in very good condition with a like dustjacket. Edges rubbed, but otherwise clean and tight. The jacket has light edge wear, most visible at the tips of the spine, but is otherwise intact. Vintage printing of this classic Dr. Seuss title, with the code of 295/295 on the front flap. Measures approx. 11.25" x 8.25"
Seller: Kubik Fine Books Ltd., ABAA, Dayton, OH, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus. Random House, Ind./New York,, 1956.
Price: US$60.00 + shipping
Description: hard cover, ex library, reinforced binding, worn corners and ends, all pages are in very good condition, unpaged, 8 x 11 1/8 inches, good book condition, no dust jacket, juvenile picture book,
Seller: Alf Books, Menomonie, WI, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. IF I RAN THE CIRCUS. Random House, US, 1956.
Price: US$60.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Pictorial paper-covered boards. Pages are clean and unmarked, illustrations are bright. Light foxing to top edge; small dampstain to lower edge of text block. Light foxing to endpapers. Boards are scuffed and lightly soiled with moderate rubbing, bumping and chipping to edges, corners and ends of spine. Binding is tight, spine slightly leans.
Seller: Atlanta Vintage Books, Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran The Circus. Random House, 1956.
Price: US$74.95 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Hardcover. No dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Corners rubbed/chipped. Small tears to spine ends. Owner's name on front board. Small doodle on front end page, else unmarked.
Seller: Sequitur Books, Boonsboro, MD, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus. New York: Random House, 1956.
Price: US$75.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Early printing with 295/295 on the front flap, but red/yellow boards and dj. Dust jacket shows moderate wear, tear, chipping, and rubbing. Pages are lightly tanned and clean.
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus. Random House, New York, 1956.
Price: US$75.00 + shipping
Condition: Fair
Description: Paper on spinecover is split, corners chipped, some foxing. Interior is very good, pages clean with no markings, binding sound. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
Seller: Top Notch Books, Tolar, TX, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus. Random House, 1956.
Price: US$75.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Large hardcover shows wear at edges, bumping at corners and spine ends and a 3.5" x 1" erasure mark at top of FFE. Back cover has a divot (see photos). The pages are generally clean and unmarked. DJ ( 250/250) is tanned with fading to the pink, tears, rubs etc. SEE PHOTOS
Seller: All Booked Up, Louisville, KY, U.S.A.
SEUSS, DR.. IF I RAN THE CIRCUS.. Turtleback Books, 1956.
Price: US$78.75 + shipping
Description: Random House: NY (1956). Illus, 11 x 8.5", glossy pictorial boards, unpaginated, extremities worn (esp. spine ends), covers soiled, inked-out name on front pastedown, hinges a bit loose else nice & bright. FIRST EDITION (titles through Mulberry) without the dw.
Seller: John K King Used & Rare Books, Detroit, MI, U.S.A.
Seuss, Dr. [Theodor Seuss Geisel). If I Ran the Circus. Random House, NYC, 1956.
Price: US$95.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: This is a near fine hardcover first edition, second printing copy with the yellow spine. In a mylar protected DJ that has tape closed nips at the corners, 295/295 flap price. Photos on request.
Seller: Reader's Corner, Inc., Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.
DR. SEUSS. IF I RAN THE CIRCUS. RANDOM HOUSE NY, 1956.
Price: US$99.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: DR. SEUSS 'IF I RAN THE CIRCUS' RANDOM HOUSE NY 1956 1st edition, 2nd printing. No DJ. Free domestic US shipping with Insurance. Oversized Books, Framed Art, Posters/Prints and International Packages cost of Shipping with Insurance To Be Determined. When paying with a credit card, AbeBooks External payment service fee will be requested for this item. The ipi House Archive Shop also allows payment by other methods; PayPal, etc. Thank you.
Seller: The ipi House Archive Shop, Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus (Classic Seuss). Random House Books for Young Readers, 1956.
Price: US$100.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Hardcover. Very Good / Very Good Mylar-protected dust jacket. 1956 Printing with "295/295" on inside flap of jacket. Previous owner name on flyleaf. No other markings or writings inside. Clear text and images. Minor shelf-wear. A few rips on the top and bottom of the jacket. Inside flap of front cover of jacket has remnants of price sticker. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire.
Seller: SatelliteBooks, Burlington, VT, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. IF I RAN THE CIRCUS. Random House, New York, 1956.
Price: US$100.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: This item is in very good- condition. Some wear at the top of the spine on the left front cover. The pages are clean and the binding is tight. Unpaginated. Large format in size 11" X 8.25". I will pay the extra shipping costs for expedited shipping to Canada and the United States.
Seller: Masons' Books, Dartmouth, NS, Canada
Dr. Seuss. IF I RAN THE CIRCUS (CLASSIC SEU. Random House Books for Young Readers, 1956.
Price: US$105.09 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 0.33
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
SEUSS, Dr.. If I Ran the Circus.. Random House, New York, 1956.
Price: US$150.00 + shipping
Description: Folio, original illustrated boards in dust jacket. First edition, but in a price-clipped jacket. Hirsch & Younger 43. A fine copy with the slightest of shelf wear to the bottom edge, but in a price-clipped jacket (which may indicate a later printing).
Seller: Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
Seuss, Dr.. IF I RAN THE CIRCUS. Random House, 1956.
Price: US$187.50 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: ; Pictorial cover is worn at corners and spine caps but clean, bright, and in very good- condition. Boards and spine are straight. Binding is tight. Gift inscription on half title page. Pages are clean and near pristine. 11 titles on rear end sheet. ; 11.2 X 8.3 X 0.3 inches; 72 pages
Seller: Sage Rare & Collectible Books, IOBA, Livonia, MI, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the CIrcus. Random House, 1956.
Price: US$200.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: New York: Random House, 1956.Second printing (DJ has "295/295" on the inside front flap). VG+/VG+ with light rubbing to the board edges. Child's name and address have been erased and are barely visible. Unclipped DJ has two closed tears, light edge wear, staining to the reverse (which has partly bled through to the spine); now protected with mylar. A lovely collectible copy.
Seller: White Square - Fine Books & Art, Easthampton, MA, U.S.A.
Seuss, Dr.. If I Ran the Circus. Random House, New York, 1956.
Price: US$200.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Glossy pictorial boards. Light wear to the corners and spine ends. A bump to the upper spine. Without names or bookplates. A number of light-colored water marks to the front free endpaper. The dust jacket has some creasing along the lower, front. A 3/8" chip to the lower, front edge. Creasing along the upper edges. A 1/2" chip along the upper, rear edge. Minor chips to the spine ends and corners. Some fading to the spine. Original price of 250/250 to the front flap. All first issue points are present. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall
Seller: Scott Emerson Books, ABAA, El Cajon, CA, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus. New York: Random House, 1956.
Price: US$230.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First Edition. True first edition with "250/250" on the front flap and list of other titles appropriate. Dust jacket shows minor wear, tear, chipping at the corners, rubbing, and slight fading to the spine. Cover shows minor wear and rubbing to the corners. Name and address of former owner on the front pastedown, gift inscription on the front free endpaper dated Christmas, 1956, and name of former owner on the half-title page. Pages are lightly tanned and mostly clean with color in pink, blue, and yellow, a few minor smudges.
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Seuss, Dr.. If I Ran the Circus. Random House: NY (1956), 1956.
Price: US$230.00 + shipping
Description: Illus. by Dr. Seuss, 11.25 x 8.25", glossy pict. boards, unpaginated, covers lightly rubbed, extremities worn, hinges loose, annoying stain to foredge and margins of first 1/3 of book, tiny abrasion at bottom left corner of rear fly, book sticker from Hudson's in Detroit, in rubbed, edge- worn, edge-torn, creased and spine-faded dustjacket. FIRST EDITION with "250/250" and correct list of titles on back cover and dw.
Seller: John K King Used & Rare Books, Detroit, MI, U.S.A.
Seuss , Dr.. If I Ran The Circus.. Random House., New York, 1956.
Price: US$250.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First edition , first printing , 1956 , NY. A near fine book in the original binding. Clean with contents excellent. In a very good to near fine dust jacket with with slight age toning at the spine. Not price clipped. Meets all points in the Younger Bibliography. A very attractive book and jacket.
Seller: Somewhere In Time Books, St. James, NY, U.S.A.
Seuss, Dr.. If I Ran the Circus.. NY. Random House. 1956., 1956.
Price: US$250.00 + shipping
Description: Later Printing. Dustjacket has "295/295" on the inside front flap. VG+/VG+ in bright, clean paper-covered boards printed in red, yellow, pink, black, and white. With a touch of rubbing to the extremities. Name in ink discretely penned on the front endpaper. The dustjacket is bright with a little wear and chipping at the top and bottom of the spine. With foxing on the verso of the flap folds. A handsome, collectible copy of this Seussian delight. Later Printing.
Seller: Brainerd Phillipson Rare Books, Holliston, MA, U.S.A.
Price: US$250.00 + shipping
Description: 1st Edition Clamshell Collector's Case. COLLECTOR'S CLAMSHELL CASES, FEATURE CLAMSHELL, FeatureClamshell. Seuss, Dr. IF I RAN THE CIRCUS. [Custom Clamshell case only - Not a book]. New York: Random House, [1957. Book Date]. A colorful Custom Clamshell Case [Not A Book] For The First Edition of this Dr. Seuss favourite. Black Nuba® with sculpted "circus imagery from the dustwrapper with orange additions to the embossing" on the side, gilt-stamped title-piece Black Velour finished interior. A lovely case for your first edition.
Seller: TBCL The Book Collector's Library, Montreal, QC, Canada
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran The Circus. Random House, 1956.
Price: US$350.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Cover boards and spine VG. Text VG. DJ F-G.With losses top of spine. Handling soiling. Overall Good.
Seller: Doodletown Farm Books, Ancram, NY, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus. Random House, New York, 1956.
Price: US$450.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Boards. First editon / first printing. All points in agreement with Younger-Hirsch. Gift inscription on the front end paper.
Seller: Moe's Books, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
SEUSS, Dr.. If I Ran the Circus.. Random House, New York, 1956.
Price: US$450.00 + shipping
Description: Illustrated by the author. Folio, publisher's boards in dust jacket. First edition. Contemporary ink inscription on verso of half title; slightest of rubbing to extremities of spine and corners; otherwise a very nice copy in an unchipped jacket with some light soiling and very slight rubbing to edges and folds.
Seller: Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran the Circus. Random House, 1956.
Price: US$450.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: long case. First printing, with unclipped dust jacket and all points met. Covers edgeworn. Bookplate inside front cover. Dust jacket faded along spine.
Seller: Moe's Books, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. If I Ran The Circus. Random House, 1956.
Price: US$500.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: NY: Random House, 1956. First Edition. Pink boards. Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Book bright with no torn pages. Slight rubbing on the bottom of spine No marks on pages and bright, clean, solid copy. The spine is solid but has been repaired a bit. Everything else is perfect. Pink boards not the later printings with the red boards. Younger & Hirsch 43
Seller: Bell's Books, Mason, TX, U.S.A.
Dr. Seuss. Pseudonym of Theodor S. Geisel. If I Ran the Circus. Random House, New York, 1956.
Price: US$554.99 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: New York: Random House, 1956. First edition, 1956. Very well kept copy, pictorial hardcover with matching dustjacket. Near fine condition with some lingering cigarette odor that should dissipate over time, minimal rubs to corners and spine ends, good hinges, firm text block, very clean pages, no names or other markings. The mylar protected dustjacket is not priceclipped [250/250] and is very good with some very light shelf soil and light rubbing, spine not faded as usual for this title, very very tiny chip to spine foot, no other chips or tears. Twelve titles listed on back of book and rear panel of dustjacket. Lovely copy. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
Seller: Resource Books, LLC, East Granby, CT, U.S.A.
Seuss, Dr.. IF I RAN THE CIRCUS. Random House, 1956.
Price: US$600.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: ; Pictorial cover has light wear to corners and spine caps and modest scuffing on back cover but clean, bright, and in very good+ condition. Boards and spine are straight. Binding is tight. Three pages appear to have a printing defect in which some of the black ink very very lightly splattered in a small area of the page, otherwise, pages are clean and near pristine. Dust jacket is frayed at corners and top edge of spine panel with general wear and light soiling but bright and in good+ condition. First edition points: Publisher's price of 250/250 on DJ flap; 11 titles on rear end sheet; 12 titles on back panel of DJ; DJ protected by a brand new, clear, acid-free mylar cover. We add mylar covers to all books with DJs to preserve the DJs and add luster to magnify their beauty. (If pictured, shown without the mylar cover for an accurate representation of dust jacket. ); 11.2 X 8.3 X 0.3 inches; 72 pages
Seller: Sage Rare & Collectible Books, IOBA, Livonia, MI, U.S.A.
SEUSS, Dr. [pseud. GEISEL, Theodor Seuss].. If I Ran the Circus.. New York Random House, 1956.
Price: US$665.50 + shipping
Description: First edition, first printing; small folio (285 x 200 mm.); colour illustrations and endpapers by Dr Seuss, ownership stamps on front endpapers; publisher's glossy pictorial boards, a little rubbed at extremities, dust-jacket, slightly rubbed, small repair to head of spine. First edition, first printing of this ever-popular Dr Seuss title, scarce in its dust-jacket: the background of the cover and jacket is pink rather than the red of subsequent printings. Younger & Hirsch 43.
Seller: Shapero Rare Books, London, United Kingdom
SEUSS, Dr.. If I Ran The Circus.. New York: Random House, 1956, 1956.
Price: US$837.37 + shipping
Description: First edition, first printing, with the requisite advertisements at the rear. Younger & Hirsch 43. Quarto. Original pictorial boards, illustrated endpapers. With dust jacket. Illustrated throughout by the author. A near-fine copy, spine a little faded and bumped at foot, tips faintly rubbed, in the jacket, price-clipped, spine faded, extremities nicked and creased, panels slightly marked, a very good example indeed.
Seller: Peter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB., London, United Kingdom
Dr. Seuss. If I ran the circus. Random House, 1956.
Price: US$900.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First edition second state with price of 250 instead of 200. Nice copy
Seller: Hill Country Books, Ctr Sandwich, NH, U.S.A.
Seuss, Dr. If I Ran the Circus. Random House, New York, 1956.
Price: US$908.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: A pleasing First Edition, First Printing of this Dr. Seuss title. Overall the book condition is Near Fine with a sound and intact jacket that has conserved a vibrant and good looking edition. The book has minor rubbing along the edges although the decorative boards have been well preserved and are quite clean. Minor fading of color on the front free end paper. Minor pencil markings on the verso and half title page, appear erased but not completely. A previous owner's inscription in black ink on the verso dated Aug 19-58. Otherwise a smooth and clear pre title and title page. Pages throughout book display sharp and bright animations and text. Top page edges display some dotting but are intact and without chipping. Dust jacket is protected by an archival jacket. Dust jacket contains all first edition points [Younger & Hirsch pp. 108-110]. Price of "250/250" appears to have been folded over without tearing and is intact, otherwise perfect front and back flaps. Extremely minor bumping along the top edges of jacket without tearing. Jacket displays some light soiling. Spine displays moderate sunning with a top chip of .25" and a bottom chip of .50", title still legible. Overall the book is in quite nice condition, protected by a dust jacket that is complete but shows wear. A great edition that would make a lively enhancement to any Dr. Seuss collection.
Seller: Parrish Books, Sandy, OR, U.S.A.
DR SEUSS. IF I RAN THE CIRCUS. Random House, New York, 1956.
Price: US$2898.59 + shipping
Description: First US Edition. Original glazed paper-covered boards. Light wear to corners of the boards otherwise a VG+ copy in like D/W with light fading to the spine thereof and a small closed tear (with accompanying crease) to the foot of the front panel. Clean, bright first issue D/W with $2.50 price. Rear panel of D/W lists 12 titles. Final endpaper in book lists 11 titles. Inscribed by Dr Seuss on the verso of the front free end-paper: For Jed/ who DOES run/ the circus/ Dr Seuss. With his usual squiggle/flourish above his signature. The recipient of the inscription. Jed [Mattes] was a prominent literary agent who worked for Theodore Geisels (Dr Seuss) long term agent, Phyllis Jackson. After Jackson died in 1977, Mattes took over Geisels representation. Rare, inscribed.
Seller: James M Pickard, ABA, ILAB, PBFA., LEICESTER, United Kingdom
Seuss, Dr. If I Ran the Circus. Random House, New York, 1956.
Price: US$3500.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First edition, first printing with all issue points present as per Younger and Hirsch. Very Good, in a Very Good first issue dust jacket with price of 250/250 intact. Signed by Dr. Seuss on the verso of the front free end paper, in his usual spot at the bottom corner. Light edge wear, mainly at corners and spine ends, light lean to spine, with toning at edges. Pages show moderate reading wear. The dust jacket shows fading to spine and edges, light creasing and edge wear and light soiling. A lovely first printing, signed by Dr. Seuss.
Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Seuss, Dr.. If I Ran the Circus. Random House, New York, 1956.
Price: US$3500.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First Edition, First Printing SIGNED by Seuss on a laid in signature. A beautiful copy. This ORIGINAL First Issue dustjacket with the 250/250 publisher's printed price present is vibrant in color with slight wear to the edges. The book is in fantastic shape. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp. There is NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. Overall, a superb copy of this TRUE FIRST EDITION in collector's condition. We buy Seuss First Editions.
Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.