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The Foot Book.
by SEUSS, Dr
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
New York: Random House,, 1968. First edition, first printing, with "195/195" code and other correct material on jacket. This is the first title in the "Bright and Early Books for Beginning Beginners" series. Quarto. Original illustrated boards, spine and front cover lettered in blue and red, illustrated endpapers. With dust jacket. Colour illustrations throughout by the author. Extremities a little rubbed; jacket worn at extremities, some soiling to front panel, unclipped: a very good copy in a very good jacket. Younger & Hirsch 23.
Synopsis
Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, published over 60 children's books over the course of his long career. Though most were published under his well-known pseudonym, Dr. Seuss, he also authored over a dozen books as Theo. LeSieg and one as Rosetta Stone. As one of the most popular children's authors of all time, Geisel's books have topped many bestseller lists, sold over 222 million copies, and been translated into more than 15 languages.
Reviews
On Jan 12 2023, a reader said:
This was the first book I could memorize as a kid. I would read it each night, I loved it so much. It was so silly and was a true joy to read. My daughter is two and I'm sure she will love it too when I get her, her first copy. Oh the feet you meet.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Peter Harrington
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 166007
- Title
- The Foot Book.
- Author
- SEUSS, Dr
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- New York: Random House,
- Date Published
- 1968
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Peter Harrington
Biblio member since 2006
London
About Peter Harrington
Since its establishment, Peter Harrington has specialised in sourcing, selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, fine bindings and library sets. Peter Harrington first began selling rare books from the Chelsea Antiques Market on London's King's Road. For the past twenty years the business has been run by Pom Harrington, Peter's son.
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