Nov 01, 2016 - Sale 2428

Sale 2428 - Lot 274

Price Realized: $ 1,125
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 500 - $ 750
GEISEL, THEODORE ("DR. SEUSS"). Two items, each Inscribed and Signed, "Dr. Seuss," to Tom Stanford: U.S. War Bonds poster * Autograph Note. The poster, "With Best Wishes," showing reproductions of two Dr. Seuss creatures happily munching dollars on either side of the words, "Starve the Squander Bug / BUY / MORE / WAR BONDS." 11 1/2x46 inches; minor toning overall, minor scattered creases. The note: "I'm very flattered that you want me to sign the enclosed relic. (As near as I can recall, it's just about 48 years old.)" 1 page, 8vo, stationery showing reproduction of Cat in the Hat at left. U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943; inscription: Np, [1991]