Yertle the Turtle Dr Seuss 1958 First Edition First State Random House Dust Jacket

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DESCRIPTION A 1958 first edition, first state of Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories by Dr. Seuss, published by Random House and presented with its original dust jacket. One of Seuss’s most recognizable works, this volume combines whimsical illustration with underlying social commentary, making it both a children’s classic and a sought-after collectible.Author: Dr. Seuss|Title: Yertle the Turtle and Other StoriesPublisher: Random HousePlace of Publication: New YorkYear: 1958Edition: First Edition, First StatePrinting: First Printing (no later printings stated)Binding: Hardcover (illustrated boards)Dust Jacket: First State Dust Jacket Present, unclipped with original $2.95 price presentISBN (if applicable): Pre-ISBN eraIllustrations: Illustrated by the author (Dr. Seuss) with full-color illustrations throughoutPagination: Not statedLanguage: English Provenance: None observedSigned: Not signedNotable Attributes: First Edition, First State, Author Illustrated, Dust Jacket PresentEdition Verification Notes: Stated First Edition; first state per provided listing details (no later printings noted in description) Condition: Very Good Vintage Condition Book and dust jacket present well with light, age-appropriate wear. Dust jacket retains strong color with minor edge wear and small imperfections consistent with handling. Boards remain clean and binding is tight. Interior pages are well-preserved with light toning. Please review all images closely. Description: A true first edition, first state of Yertle the Turtle, representing one of Dr. Seuss’s enduring and widely collected titles. Known for its distinctive illustration style and layered storytelling, the work appeals to both collectors of children’s literature and those seeking culturally significant first printings. Copies retaining their original dust jacket are particularly desirable. From a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible. From the House Often chosen for collections centered on twentieth-century illustrated works, particularly where early Dr. Seuss titles are appreciated beyond their surface simplicity.A considered selection for those who recognize that certain children’s books quietly move into the realm of lasting cultural artifacts. Understated is not always the point. This is a volume selected as much for its place in collecting as for its familiarity. ~ Maxwell