The copyright page is the same as the first printing. The dust jacket has the 195/195 price present on the front flap and with Beginner Books mentioned on the front panel. The Cat in the Hat is a first edition fourth printing in its original dust jacket. Published by Random House, New York, 1957-1958. "The Cat in the Hat" and "The Cat in the Hat Comes Back", both written and illustrated by Dr. The jacket is now protected by a mylar cover. The wrapper shows the 195/195 price on the inside flap ? a B-2 on the dj spine ? and 23 listed books in the bottom large block of listings with ?Little Black Goes to the Circus? as the last title listed. The dust wrapper does show wear at the edges with some crinkling ? and a few small chips at the folds. The book itself shows just a bit of wear at the corners and lower edges but beyond that the cover is glossy, square, and the interior text pages are in fine condition ? with no markings, foldings, or damage showing. The copyright page shows the 1958 date but with no further printing information and only the LOC card number. This book is in near fine condition and features the cat with the red bow on both front cover and front dj. This 6.625 x 9.25 inch, 63 page hardcover book with dust wrapper is a First Edition - later printing of his title circa 1958.
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