The Cat in the Hat - US 1st

First US edition first printing in VG to near fine condition, there is a pen mark on the front endpage above the cats head, other pages are clean, binding is firm, there is a soft bump to top of rear boards. The jacket has a 4cm closed tear to top rear spine fold, and some other minor wear. otherwise it is remarkably well preserved. 

all first printing points are present, copyright page dated 1957, no date on the title page. Printed boards on flat (not glossy) paper. No mention of Beginner Books series on the back cover, 200/200 to top front flap

About

The Cat in the Hat is a 1957 children's book written and illustrated by American author Theodor Geisel, using the pen name Dr. Seuss. The story centers on a tall anthropomorphic cat who wears a red and white-striped top hat and a red bow tie. The Cat shows up at the house of Sally and her brother one rainy day when their mother is away. Despite the repeated objections of the children's fish, the Cat shows the children a few of his tricks in an attempt to entertain them.