How the Grinch Stole Christmas

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1957) by Dr. Seuss in the first edition, first issue, identifiable by the "Cat in the Hat" advertisement on the back cover, the $2.50/$2.50 price on the dust jacket flap, and thirteen books listed in the back. One of the most sought-after of all Seuss first editions.

Hardcover. First Edition, First Issue. Quarto, bound in pictorial boards. New York: Random House, 1957. #10439.
Near fine with light rubbing to the board edges. Very good dust jacket, bright and intact, with light shelf wear and visible indentations on the front panel from a previous owner’s erased pencil name and address.