
A stamp advertising poster featuring Dr. Seuss and several of his beloved characters, created in 2004 for the USPS. The poster is 22x17 inches and factory folded.

A poster for 1947 documentary Design for Death, produced by RKO and written by Dr. Seuss and his wife, Helen Geisel. This poster is number 48 in a 704-copy print run. A note in fine print on the bottom indicates that it is the property of National Screen Service Corporation, licensed only for display in a theater lobby, and “must be returned immediately thereafter.” Whoops.

These handmade coasters depict a vintage image of Dr. Seuss’s Narragansett beer trays. The pictures are glued to 1 layer of 1/8” Baltic Birch plywood and cut on the laser machine. They are glued into painted metal jar lids and sealed with a thick coat of resin. They measure approx. 5/8” x 3 ¾”.

A 12-page pamphlet, illustrated by Dr. Seuss, educating and encouraging students to items containing war-rationed materials to contribute to the cause. (1 of 4 pages illustrated in this collection.)

A 12-page pamphlet, illustrated by Dr. Seuss, educating and encouraging students to items containing war-rationed materials to contribute to the cause. (2 of 4 pages illustrated in this collection.)

A 12-page pamphlet, illustrated by Dr. Seuss, educating and encouraging students to items containing war-rationed materials to contribute to the cause. (3 of 4 pages illustrated in this collection.)

A 12-page pamphlet, illustrated by Dr. Seuss, educating and encouraging students to items containing war-rationed materials to contribute to the cause. (3 of 4 pages illustrated in this collection.)

A 12-page pamphlet, illustrated by Dr. Seuss, educating and encouraging students to items containing war-rationed materials to contribute to the cause. (4 of 4 pages illustrated in this collection.)

A cartoon illustrated by Dr. Seuss during WWII, urging Americans to avoid the "Squander Bug" and buy war bonds.
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A Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine donation envelope featuring a Japanese caricature, printed in 1945.

The cover of a 1933 recipe book from National Grocery Company. The inside pages (also in this collection) feature a Dr. Seuss-illustrated Flit advertisement.

A 1937 book review magazine, "Books in Brief." The interior (also pictured in this collection) features an anti-Muslim cartoon illustrated by Dr. Seuss.

A vintage motion picture magazine featuring a Dr.Seuss-illustrated advertisement for SONG OF THE ISLANDS.

A cartoon illustrated by Dr. Seuss during WWII, urging Americans to avoid the "Squander Bug" and buy war bonds.

The interior of a 1933 recipe book from National Grocery Company, featuring a Dr. Seuss-illustrated Flit advertisement.

A 1937 book review magazine, "Books in Brief," featuring an anti-Muslim cartoon illustrated by Dr. Seuss. (Cover is also pictured in this collection.)

An original lobby card for the 1947 documentary Design for Death, produced by RKO and written by Dr. Seuss and his wife, Helen Geisel.

A three-sheet poster for 1947 documentary Design for Death, produced by RKO and written by Dr. Seuss and his wife, Helen Geisel. Three Sheet movie posters were large posters usually consisting of 2 pieces that had to be placed together to form one larger image. They were shipped folded and then displayed inside the theater lobby on a large wall.

An original lobby card for the 1947 documentary Design for Death, produced by RKO and written by Dr. Seuss and his wife, Helen Geisel.

(2/5) Dr. Seuss wrote Signs of Civilization for the La Jolla Town Council in 1956, announcing a set of rules regulating signage in the area. These included the prohibition of commercial billboards, rooftop signage, and even “For Sale” signs on homes, with the intention of protecting property values by preserving the beauty of Seuss’s neighborhood.

(5/5) Dr. Seuss wrote Signs of Civilization for the La Jolla Town Council in 1956, announcing a set of rules regulating signage in the area. These included the prohibition of commercial billboards, rooftop signage, and even “For Sale” signs on homes, with the intention of protecting property values by preserving the beauty of Seuss’s neighborhood.

(3/5) Dr. Seuss wrote Signs of Civilization for the La Jolla Town Council in 1956, announcing a set of rules regulating signage in the area. These included the prohibition of commercial billboards, rooftop signage, and even “For Sale” signs on homes, with the intention of protecting property values by preserving the beauty of Seuss’s neighborhood.

(1/5) Dr. Seuss wrote Signs of Civilization for the La Jolla Town Council in 1956, announcing a set of rules regulating signage in the area. These included the prohibition of commercial billboards, rooftop signage, and even “For Sale” signs on homes, with the intention of protecting property values by preserving the beauty of Seuss’s neighborhood.

Dr. Seuss’s “Signs of Civilization” pamphlet, created in 1956 for the La Jolla town council, is covered in a local newspaper. “The Unconventional Dr. Seuss makes some pointed comments…” says the reporter. Hard to tell whether that’s a rave or a pan.

This is a rare 1930’s portfolio of proof sheets of a series of calendar prints, entitled It’s a Great World, that Dr. Seuss created for the Thomas D. Murphy Co., Red Oak, Iowa. Each illustration was intended for a different month on the calendar. The entire portfolio measures 12” x 16 ½” with each image measuring 3” x 4”

This is a rare 1930’s portfolio of proof sheets of a series of calendar prints, entitled It’s a Great World, that Dr. Seuss created for the Thomas D. Murphy Co., Red Oak, Iowa. Each illustration was intended for a different month on the calendar. The entire portfolio measures 12” x 16 ½” with each image measuring 3” x 4”



