The Seven Lady Godivas
by Dr. Seuss
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- Seller
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Beverly Hills, California, United States
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About This Item
Random House, 1939. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Random House: New York, 1939. Copyright page states "FIRST PRINTING." Laid into this copy is the original "Godiva Book Mark," partially torn off. Book near fine, with very lighT fading along edges of boards and spine, previous owner's inscription on front end-paper. DJ very good, with tiny pieces missing at spine ends and corners, some nicking along edges, tear near top corner of back, darkening on spine and edges of flaps. DJ price reads "$1.75.".
Synopsis
The Seven Lady Godivas: The True Facts Concerning History's Barest Family is a picture book of the tale of Lady Godiva, written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss. One of Seuss's few books written for adults, its original 1939 publication by Random House was a failure and was eventually remaindered. However, it later gained popularity as Seuss himself grew in fame, and was republished in 1987.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bookbid Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 005708
- Title
- The Seven Lady Godivas
- Author
- Dr. Seuss
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Random House
- Date Published
- 1939
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About the Seller
Bookbid Rare Books
Biblio member since 2009
Beverly Hills, California
About Bookbid Rare Books
Bookbid Rare Books is a rare book dealer located in Beverly Hills, California. The family run company has sold modern literary first editions and children's books for over 20 years. Member of ABAA, ILAB.
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