Seuss, Dr. THE BUTTER BATTLE BOOK. Random House: NY, 1984.

Price: US$862.50 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: Illus. by author, 11.25 x 8.25", glossy pict boards, unpaginated, covers lightly rubbed, old rubber cement residue (from old price sticker) at bottom forecorner of front cover, spine a little cocked, extremities bumped (lower forecorner of front cover with some tiny scratches) else a decent copy of the sixth printing, but INSCRIBED "for ED!.1986" AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. DR. SUESS.

Seller: John K King Used & Rare Books, Detroit, MI, U.S.A.

SEUSS, Dr.. The Butter Battle Book.. New York: Random House, 1984, 1984.

Price: US$968.70 + shipping

Description: First edition, first printing, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper verso to the notable American bookseller Samuel J. Hessel, "For Dr. Samuel Hessel! - Dr Seuss". An antiwar story, this title was named a Notable Book of the Year by the New York Times in 1984. Younger & Hirsch 6. Quarto. Original laminated pictorial boards, illustrated endpapers. No dust jacket issued. Colour illustrations throughout by the author. Bump to foot of spine, negligible offsetting to endpapers, a near-fine copy.

Seller: Peter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB., London, United Kingdom

Seuss, Dr.. The Butter Battle Book. Random House, E-144, 1984.

Price: US$1000.00 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: Hardcover. 4to. Published by Random House, New York, 1984. 56 pgs. Copy #169 of an edition limited to 500 copies. Signed by Dr. Seuss on the limitation page. First Edition/First Printing. Slipcased in blue cloth. Bound in matching blue cloth boards with titles present to the spine. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. The Butter Battle Book, Dr. Seuss's classic cautionary tale, introduces readers to the important lesson of respecting differences. The Yooks and Zooks share a love of buttered bread, but animosity brews between the two groups because they prefer to enjoy the tasty treat differently. The timeless and topical rhyming text is an ideal way to teach young children about the issues of tolerance and respect. Whether in the home or in the classroom, The Butter Battle Book is a must-have for readers of all ages. EB; 11.3 X 8.3 X 0.3 inches; 56 pages; Signed by Author

Seller: Last Exit Books, Charlottesville, VA, U.S.A.

Seuss, Dr.. The Butter Battle Book. Random House, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1984.

Price: US$1250.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: One of 500 signed and numbered limited edition copies. Signed by Dr. Seuss. Fine, new and unread in matching slipcase.

Seller: Pages of Boston, Sherborn, MA, U.S.A.

SEUSS, Dr.. The Butter Battle Book.. New York: Random House, 1984, 1984.

Price: US$1937.41 + shipping

Description: First edition, first printing, inscribed by the author front free endpaper verso, "For Jon Appleton, Geisel Professor deLuxe, who Humanitized Dr. Seuss". This copy includes a letter tipped in on Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat stationery. The recipient is possibly the American composer Jon Howard Appleton, professor of music at Dartmouth College, the author's alma mater. An antiwar story, The Butter Battle Book was named a Notable Book of the Year by the New York Times in 1984. Younger & Hirsch 6. Quarto. Original laminated pictorial boards, illustrated endpapers. No dust jacket issued. Colour illustrations throughout by the author. Couple of bumps and minor fading to spine, hint of rubbing to tips, a near-fine copy.

Seller: Peter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB., London, United Kingdom