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The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss. While it bears the original 1957 copyright date, specific design features on the cover indicate it is a later printing, not a true first edition first issue.
Identification of Your Copy
The key detail in your image is the "Beginner Books" logo (the "I Can Read It All By Myself" seal). [1, 2]
- True First Issue: Features a circular "stamp" with the text "FOR BEGINNING READERS" slanted at 45 degrees.
- Your Copy: Uses the "Beginner Books" logo with the Cat’s head inside the seal. This design was introduced in 1959 or later.
Identification and First Edition Points
To determine if your copy is a true first edition, you should look for several specific details:
- Back Cover/Dust Jacket: A true first edition first issue typically lists exactly 33 Beginner Book titles on the rear of the dust jacket.
- Copyright Page: Some first printings explicitly state "First Printing" and identify the publisher as "Beginner Books" distributed by Random House.
- Price: Original first editions with a dust jacket often show a price of "195/195" or "$1.95" on the front flap. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Book DetailsAuthor: Written by George S. Elrick and authorized by the Edgar Rice Burroughs estate.Publisher: Published by Whitman Publishing Company.Format: This is number 2005 (or #5) in the Big Little Book line. It is a compact "16mo" sized hardcover featuring full-color illustrations on every other page.Original Price: The 39¢ price on your cover is the original retail price for this edition.
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