Lot # 24 - Vintage Dr. Seuss Book Collection — Random House Hardcovers 1940s–60s

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 22-Oct-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 29-Oct-2025 7:23:00 PM
Current bid:

$31.00

Highest bidder:

Acorn

Auction has ended

Description :

Vintage Dr. Seuss Book Collection — Random House Hardcovers (1940s–60s)

Lot of eight vintage Dr. Seuss hardcover books published by Random House, including titles such as The Sneetches and Other Stories, On Beyond Zebra!, Yertle the Turtle, Horton Hatches the Egg, Bartholomew and the Oobleck, Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, and Dr. Seuss’s Sleep Book. Several early and mid-century printings (one copyright 1949 by Dr. Seuss / Random House Inc.), printed in the U.S.A.

These beloved classics feature Dr. Seuss’s whimsical illustrations and timeless rhymes, making them a charming addition to any vintage children’s book collection.

Condition: All show signs of age and wear including scuffs, binding separation on a few volumes, and cover wear — please see photos for details.
Measurements: Each approx. 11" H × 8" W.

 Early Random House editions of Seuss titles are highly collectible and sought after by vintage book collectors.


Auction History

Highest bidder is Acorn

Date Bid User
29-Oct-2025 7:19:29 PM $31.00 Acorn
29-Oct-2025 7:19:29 PM $30.00 Kellee1234
29-Oct-2025 7:07:10 PM $26.00 Acorn
29-Oct-2025 4:47:41 PM $25.00 msshaw60
29-Oct-2025 4:47:41 PM $24.00 Willow Room
25-Oct-2025 10:42:46 PM $13.00 msshaw60
25-Oct-2025 10:42:46 PM $12.00 Ty25
22-Oct-2025 12:29:29 PM $11.00 msshaw60
22-Oct-2025 8:47:07 AM $6.00 MotherofFreyja
22-Oct-2025 8:17:18 AM $5.00 ljb123

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