Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including Americana. Part 2

Seuss, Dr. (Theodor Seuss Geisel) Two original illustrations from "The Sneetches," signed ("Dr. Seuss"), likely circa 1961 Two original illustrations or studies (506 x 378 mm). Ink, pencil, and tempera on artist's board, signed ("Dr. Seuss") at lower left and right; extremely faint toning, a few smudges (presumably the artist's), two small holes near the top of each work, one or two chips along edge. Framed and glazed, with early typescript with manuscript annotations taped to the backing board of each work. Two remarkable illustrations from Seuss's "The Sneetches," addressing antisemitism and inclusion. "Those stars weren't so big. They were really so small You might think such a thing wouldn't matter at all. But, because they had stars, all the Star-Belly Sneetches Would brag, 'We're the best kind of Sneetch on the beaches.' With their snoots in the air, they would sniff and they'd snort 'We'll have nothing to do with the Plain-Belly sort!' And whenever they met some, when they were out walking, They'd hike right on past them without even talking." The story of "The Sneetches" features yellow bird-like creatures, some of whom have a green star on their bellies. At the beginning of the story, Sneetches without stars are ostracized by those with stars. An entrepreneur—and swindler—named Sylvester McMonkey McBean offers the starless Sneetches the opportunity to acquire them through his Star-On machine (depicted in one of the present drawings), for the price of three dollars. The treatment is instantly popular, but this upsets the original star-bellied Sneetches, as they feel threatened of losing their special status. McBean then tells these Sneetches of his Star-Off machine, with this service costing ten dollars. The Sneetches who originally had stars eagerly pay the fee to have their once-defining feature removed in order to remain special. McBean, however, allows the recently starred Sneetches through this machine as well. Ultimately—and perhaps inevitably—the situation escalates, with the Sneetches running from one machine to the next. This frenzy continues until the Sneetches are bankrupted, and McBean departs as a rich man, amused by their folly (also depicted through one of the present illustrations). Despite McBean's claim that "you can't teach a Sneetch," they ultimately learn from their experience that no type of Sneetch is superior to another. "The Sneetches" was intended by Seuss as a satire addressing discrimination between races and cultures, and was inspired by his opposition to antisemitism. The story was first published in 1953, and appeared in book form 1961 as The Sneetches and Other Stories, which also incorporated Seuss's "The Zax," "Too Many Daves," and "What Was I Scared Of?". In 1973, "The Sneetches" was adapted into an animated TV musical special, Dr. Seuss on the Loose. Routinely ranked as one of the top children's books, the themes and relevance of "The Sneetches" have endured over the last seven decades. In 1998, NATO translated the collection into Serbo-Croatian with the intention of distributing 500,000 copies to children in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as part of a campaign to encourage tolerance. Two vibrant images from one of Seuss's most important and enduring works.

View 1 of Lot 1129: Seuss, Dr. (Theodor Seuss Geisel) | "You want stars like a Star-Belly Sneetch...?"

seuss, dr. (theodor seuss geisel) | "you want stars like a star-belly sneetch...?"

Collection of seven volumes. New York: Random House, 1939-58

seuss, dr. [geisel, theodor seuss]

How the Grinch Stole Christmas. New York: Random House, 1957

The Cat in the Hat. New York: Random House, [1957]

One small pastel drawing (8 x 6 in.; 203 x 152 mm) of a green tree with a panicky cat-like creature staring up at 2 mobiles, being the "family tree" of the Geisel family, accomplished in pencil in a juvenile hand (being that of Geisel's son, unnamed), signed later in ink ("Dr. Seuss") and one of the balloons annotated by him. Together with: Autograph letter signed on Cat in the Hat stationery ("Dr. Seuss"), one page (8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.; 216 x 140 mm), in red marker, n.p., 12 March 1979, to Kim Hartstein, regarding the Geisel family tree, sketch of a tree toad in lower right corner. Traces of old glue mounts on both the drawing and letter, archivally mounted and matted.

seuss, dr. (geisel, theodor seuss)

How the Grinch Stole Christmas. New York: Random House, 1957 Large 4to (11 x 8 in.; 280 x 203 mm). Publisher's pictorial boards, dust-jacket; edges of jacket rubbed and creased, bookseller's label pasted to rear jacket.

seuss, dr. [theodor geisel]

How the Grinch Stole Christmas. New York: Random House, 1957 Large 4to (11 x 8 in.; 280 x 203 mm). Publisher's pictorial boards, dust-jacket in mylar; upper and lower edges rubbed, a few tiny tears at head and foot of dust-jacket spine.

English Literature, History, Children&#39;s Books & Illustrations

258 by 225mm., ink and watercolour drawing of two llamas with a duck, signed and inscribed 'For Hope Morris | That Llama Fancier | Dr. Seuss' in lower right corner, mounted, framed and glazed, minor browning to board

"that llama fancier"

English Literature, History, Children's Books &amp; Illustrations

i) "Mrs M. on the... Trail", original pencil and watercolour drawing, signed "Drawn with Heart's blood – Dr Seuss" lower left, framed and glazed, consistent browning, title and signature faded; ii) Horton Hatches the Egg. New York: Random House, 1940, "first printing" on imprint page, inscribed by the author "For Hope "Oiga" Morris | Merry Christmas | and Greetings to the llamas | love | Ted Seuss" on front fixed endpaper, original grey cloth, soiled, lacking spine, worn; iii) How the Grinch Stole Christmas. New York: Random House, 1957, inscribed by the author "With love to Hope + Ted | whose ghost, perhaps, is only a Grinch. | - Dr. Seuss" on verso of front free endpaper, original pictorial boards (advert for The Cat in the Hat on lower board), soiled, worn with lower joint splitting (3)

original watercolour and two inscribed volumes, comprising:

L13404

small 4to, first edition, first issue, original pictorial boards (not laminated), dust-jacket (with "200/200" on upper flap and four paragraphs of educator’s reviews on lower cover and no reference to the "Beginner Books" series), minor loss to head of spine, slightly soiled dust-jacket with minor loss to head of spine and small paint marks

the cat in the hat. new york: random house, 1957

the grinch

Children's Illustrations

Pencil and colored crayons. To commemorate the opening of Disney World, October 25, 1971, Meredith Wilson, the real “Music Man”, was conductor of the band of 1076 players at the parade. Drawn on Dr. Seuss La Jolla Stationery. Measures 10-3/8 x 7-1/8 inches.

in case you didn't know it, that was some parade

signed Dr.Seusspen-and-ink drawing on paper10 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches; 11 x 8 1/2 inches(267 x 165 mm; 279 x 216 mm)Executed circa 1938.

the sweetest story ever told. matilda the compassionate elefant who devotes her days to the hatching of orphan humming-bird eggs

The Library of an English Bibliophile, Part IV

4to (278 x 202mm.), FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE (with thirteen Dr. Seuss titles listed at the end of the text and correct advert for The Cat in the Hat priced at $2.00 on the lower cover), pictorial boards, first issue DUST-JACKET (with "250/250" on the upper flap and fourteen titles listed on the lower flap), two ownership stamps on front free endpaper, repaired tears to edges of dust-jacket with some sensitive colour restoration

how the grinch stole christmas! new york: random house, 1957

8vo (227 x 161mm.), FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, unlaminated pictorial boards, illustrated endpapers, DUST-JACKET (with "200/200" printed on the upper flap, and no mention of Beginner Books series on the cover or jacket), blue chemise and morocco-backed collector's slip, head and foot of spine slightly worn, dust-jacket worn at edges with annotation in red ink on lower panel

the cat in the hat. new york: random house, 1957

8vo (229 x 163mm.), FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING (as stated above the imprint), laminated pictorial boards, illustrated endpapers, DUST-JACKET, dust-jacket slightly soiled around foot of spine, lower panel on dust-jacket cockled at hinge

the cat in the hat comes back. new york: beginner books, 1958

4to (270 x 207mm.), FIRST EDITION OF SEUSS' FIRST BOOK FOR CHILDREN (with boy's shorts coloured white on cover and dated 1937 on the title-page), pictorial boards, illustrated endpapers, slight wear to edges of boards and spine

and to think that i saw it on mulberry street. new york: the vanguard press, 1937

And to Think That I Saw it on Mulberry Street. New York: Vanguard Press, 1939 

[geisel, theodor seuss] "dr. seuss".

The Library of an English Bibliophile Part VIII

i) Happy Birthday to You!. New York: Random House, 1959. 4to (272 x 209mm.), FIRST EDITION, first issue, with white dots on p. 34, pictorial boards, matching dust-jacket, pictorial endpapers, dust-jacket with minor soiling, creased, tear to front, bumped ii) One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. New York: Beginner Books, 1960. 8vo (227 x 165mm.), FIRST EDITION, first issue, dust-jacket with 195/195 and B-13 on spine, pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers, dust-jacket worn at extremities with small chipping, slightly soiled, bumped and rubbed iii) Dr. Seuss's ABC. New York: Beginner Books, 1963. 8vo (229 x 165mm.), FIRST EDITION, first issue, dust-jacket with 195/195 and D-30 on lower spine, pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers, previous ownership inscription in ink on front free endpaper, dust-jacket worn at extremities, bumped (3)

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