{"product_id":"first-edition-first-state-yertle-the-turtle-and-other-stories-by-dr-seuss-1958","title":"Yertle the Turtle Dr Seuss 1958 First Edition First State Random House Dust Jacket","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"276\" data-start=\"265\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"624\" data-start=\"278\"\u003eA 1958 first edition, first state of \u003cem data-end=\"352\" data-start=\"315\"\u003eYertle the Turtle and Other Stories\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dr. Seuss|\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/strong\u003eRandom House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear: \u003c\/strong\u003e1958\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition, First State\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting:  \u003c\/strong\u003eFirst Printing (no later printings stated)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover (illustrated boards)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e First State Dust Jacket Present, unclipped with original $2.95 price present\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (if applicable)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pre-ISBN era\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated by the author (Dr. Seuss) with full-color illustrations throughout\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePagination: \u003c\/strong\u003eNot stated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"513\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"544\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: None observed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned: \u003c\/strong\u003eNot signed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition, First State, Author Illustrated, Dust Jacket Present\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Verification Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eStated First Edition; first state per provided listing details (no later printings noted in description)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery Good Vintage Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003eBook 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003eA true first edition, first state of \u003cem data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eYertle the Turtle\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2437\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003eFrom the House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2765\"\u003eOften chosen for collections centered on twentieth-century illustrated works, particularly where early Dr. Seuss titles are appreciated beyond their surface simplicity.\u003cbr data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2630\"\u003eA considered selection for those who recognize that certain children’s books quietly move into the realm of lasting cultural artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2889\"\u003eUnderstated is not always the point. This is a volume selected as much for its place in collecting as for its familiarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2900\"\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Seuss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550156280002,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00040-LOC","price":648.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/YertletheTurtleandOtherStories_82eaa316-9077-4284-882e-e001b24524c9.png?v=1767834587","url":"https:\/\/checkout.thehouseofgenevieve.com\/products\/first-edition-first-state-yertle-the-turtle-and-other-stories-by-dr-seuss-1958","provider":"The House of Genevieve","version":"1.0","type":"link"}