Dr. Seuss [Geisel, Theodore Seuss]. The King's Stilts. Random House, 1939.

Price: US$756.50 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: First edition, first state (Younger & Hirsch 47). Inscribed and signed by author on verso of front free endpaper ('For Sally, with best wishes - Dr. Seuss'). Purchased from Sally's brother. Lacks jacket. Ink name on front endpaper, 2 inch closed tear on final page along binding edge, a couple light spots on rear board. 1939 Large Hardcover. Unpaginated. Yellow and red cloth. Dr. Seuss's third book, written in prose instead of his trademark verse, but still boasting his unmistakable style of illustration. The King's Stilts tells the story of King Birtram of Binn, who dedicates himself to safeguarding his kingdom, which lives in a precarious existence. It is surrounded by water, which is held back from flooding the land by a ring of dike trees, which are in turn subject to attack from flocks of nizzards. To protect the kingdom, a legion of Patrol Cats is organized to keep the nizzards at bay, and King Birtram sees to their care personally.

Seller: Yesterday's Muse, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, Webster, NY, U.S.A.

Dr. Seuss. The Kings Stilts. Random House, 1939.

Price: US$4500.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: Fine Copy In a Near Fine Price Clipped Jacket. First Issue Big Red Square Letters In Yellow Front Board Author's Very Rare Third Book. Signed On First Blank. Excellent Fresh Copy Very Rare In This Condition And Especially Signed.

Seller: Jeff Bergman Books ABAA, ILAB, Flemington, NJ, U.S.A.