If I Ran The Circus
Discover the magic of classic storytelling with "IF I RAN THE CIRCUS" at Mats Toys! Own a piece of literary history with this FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING, 1956 treasure. Follow the whimsical adventures in Dr. Sneelock's store, where a sleepy shopkeeper becomes the ringmaster of a fantastic circus. Watch as he performs incredible feats with bizarre creatures like the Drum-Tummied Snum, the Juggling Jott, and the Harp-Twanging Snarp. Perfect for collectors and young dreamers alike, this enduring tale sparks imagination and adventure from the empty lot behind Mr. Sneelock's store.
Year
1956
Special Attributes
Dust Jacket
Publisher
Random House
Author
Dr. Suess
Binding
HardCover
URL
https://1stedition.net/blog/index.php/2006/if-i-ran-the-circus-1956
Imp Note
Essential Identifying Point
- Pink boards with matching pink dust jacket is unique to first printing.
- Later printings have familiar red/yellow boards and dust jacket.
Horton has full ear on back cover and the list of other Seuss titles on the recto of the back free endpaper. Second printings also have Horton with full ear on back cover and Seuss title list on the copyright page.
- Availability: ‘Full ear/Rear titles page’ boards books are extremely difficult to find.
- Availability: ‘Full ear/Copyright titles page’ books are very difficult to find.
$4,800.00Price