1960 First Edition Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss – Beginner Books, Original Dust Jacket, 195/195 Flap Price, B-16 Spine (Very Good+)
Language: English
Published by Beginner Books, USA, 1960
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Rosco's Book Store, Miramar, FL, U.S.A.Rosco's Book Store
AbeBooks seller since December 5, 2025
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 505.88
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Title: Green Eggs and Ham Author: Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) Publisher: Beginner Books / Random House, New York Publication Date: 1960 (First Edition, Early Printing) Binding: Original orange glazed pictorial boards, illustrated endpapers Dust Jacket: Original first-edition-style pictorial dust jacket (price-intact) Condition: Very Good+ book in Very Good dust jacket (details below) Size: 8vo (approx. 9" x 6.5") Pages: 62 pp., fully illustrated in color ISBN/Points: No ISBN (pre-ISBN era); meets key early points including "195/195" price code on inner front flap, B-16 spine code on book and jacket, 1960 copyright with "Distributed by Random House" wording. A beloved Dr. Seuss classic and one of the most iconic Beginner Books titles-born from Bennett Cerf's famous wager that Seuss couldn't write a children's story using only 50 words. This copy is a genuine 1960 first edition (the book itself is first printing/first edition), featuring an early dust jacket variant with strong collectible appeal. Key Edition & State Details (per Younger & Hirsch and collector consensus): Inner front flap with original "195/195" price code (scarce on surviving examples). B-16 spine code on both book and jacket (confirms early Beginner Books series placement). "50 WORD VOCABULARY" printed directly on the front book boards (standard for 1960 copies). Dust jacket front panel lacks the "50 WORD VOCABULARY" blurb (no sticker or printed text)-a transitional/early jacket state before standardization. Rear panel with classic early-to-mid-1960s reading progression ad ("If you're learning to read."), listing titles up through Fox in Sox (indicating jacket updated circa 196-65 while paired with early book stock-common for high-demand titles). Title page: "Published in New York by Beginner Books, Inc., and simultaneously in Toronto." (early distributed wording). Condition Notes: Book: Very Good+ - Bright, clean orange boards with minimal edge/shelf wear. Tight binding, no ownership marks, crayon, or writing inside. Pages fresh and unmarked. Dust Jacket: Very Good — Bright and attractive with light edge rubbing, minor chipping at spine ends/corners, a few short closed tears (no major loss or tape repairs). Light soiling to rear panel (typical for age). Unclipped and unrestored. Overall: Presents beautifully on the shelf; jacket protected in archival mylar (removable if preferred). This is not a later reprint or book club edition-it's an authentic early 1960 survivor with intact original jacket and premium early points (flap price, spine code). A fun, iconic piece of children's literature history that still delights readers of all ages. Perfect for Dr. Seuss collectors, Seussian completists, or as a special gift.…
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- Title
- 1960 First Edition Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss – Beginner Books, Original Dust Jacket, 195/195 Flap Price, B-16 Spine (Very Good+)
- Author
- Dr. Seuss
- Publisher
- Beginner Books, USA
- Publication year
- 1960
- Condition
- Very good
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Dr. Seuss
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
Rosco's Book Store
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Welcome to Rosco’s Book Store, a curated haven for collectors and lovers of fantasy and speculative fiction on AbeBooks. We specialize in rare, older, and collectible editions of the genre's most beloved series - focusing on true first editions/first printings, limited and signed copies, deluxe bindings, and complete sets in superior condition. Our passion lies in titles that have shaped modern mythology: the complete Harry Potter series, Percy Jackson and Rick Riordan's extended Riordanverse, J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth works (The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings in early impressions or deluxe formats), and other cornerstone series such as The Chronicles of Narnia, His Dark Materials, Discworld, The Wheel of Time, and A Song of Ice and Fire. Every book is carefully selected for its scarcity, condition, and historical significance. We seek out items that serious collectors value: correct issue points on first printings, original dust jackets in fine state, signed limited editions, lettered or numbered sets, and anniversary or illustrated deluxe editions produced in small runs. Provenance is documented whenever possible, and each listing includes detailed descriptions and multiple high-resolution photographs so you can assess condition confidently. As lifelong readers and collectors ourselves, we understand the thrill of owning a piece of literary history - the very edition that first introduced millions to Hogwarts, Camp Half-Blood, or the Shire. Our goal is simple: to help you acquire treasures that will be cherished for generations and, in many cases, appreciate in value. Whether you're completing a landmark collection, searching for the perfect gift, or discovering a rare variant you didn't know existed, we invite you to explore our inventory. Specific wants? Reach out - we maintain a wants list and actively source for collectors. Thank you for visiting. Step inside and let the adventure begin. …
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