Dr. Seuss, The Seven Lady Godivas First Printing, 1939

The Seven Lady Godivas: The True Facts Concerning History’s Barest Family, a notable adult book written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel). First edition, first printing of this classic Dr. Seuss title. Lithographed in USA by Dunewald Printing Corporation. Quarto, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated throughout. Tears to dust jacket as shown, with the original accompanying Random House book mark laid in. Measuring 10.25 inches H x 7.5 W.

Originally published in 1939 by Random House, this book retells the legend of Lady Godiva through Seuss’s signature whimsical style, but it was intended for an adult audience and features his interpretation of nudes. It was not a commercial success at the time of its initial release, which makes early editions particularly collectible.