There were 295 copies of "Secrets of the Deep' printed - period. This is one of those 295, making it a rare, collectible, very limited edition. It was released as Audrey Geisel, Dr. Seuss's widow, released his private art collection to the public, with gallery showings drawing rave reviews across the country. The publisher does not have any copies of this book and you will have a difficult time finding a private collector willing to part with this amazing, fantastic book. It is filled with more than 300 images of Dr. Seuss's "midnight paintings", his sculptures, his concepts for books and text giving background and insight to this cultural icon. It is a very large, heavy volume, with 349 pages. This book is a must for serious Seuss collectors. It is a treat.
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Seller: Salish Sea Books, Bellingham, WA, U.S.A.
Condition: Like New. Fine in a Fine dust jacket; Hardcover; Dust jacket is clean and glossy with no marks or tears, and has not been price-clipped (Now fitted with a new, Brodart jacket protector); Unmarked boards with "straight" edge-corners; Unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and all text pages are bright and unmarked; The binding is tight with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Large Format (11.75" - 12.75" tall); Heavy (6.2 lbs); White dust jacket with animation drawing, and title in red and balck lettering; 2010, Chaseart Co. Publishing; 348 pages; "Dr. Seuss's Secrets of the Deep, the Lost, Forgotten, and Hidden Works of Theodor Seuss Geisel," by Caroline Smith. Seller Inventory # SKU-0662AB03104254
Seller: Salish Sea Books, Bellingham, WA, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. ** Signed by the image editor, William W. Dreyer, on the title page **; Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket; Hardcover; Dust jacket is clean and glossy with one small tear, and has not been price-clipped (Now fitted with a new, Brodart jacket protector); Light wear to the boards; Unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and text pages are all clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Large Format (11.75" - 12.75" tall); Heavy (6.2 lbs); White dust jacket with animation drawing, and title in red and balck lettering; 2010, Chaseart Co. Publishing; 348 pages; "Dr. Seuss's Secrets of the Deep, the Lost, Forgotten, and Hidden Works of Theodor Seuss Geisel," by Caroline Smith. Seller Inventory # SKU-0592AC04804144
Seller: Grayshelf Books, ABAA, IOBA, Tomball, TX, U.S.A.
First Edition/Second Printing; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, with only some faint rubbing to the spine ends, else as new and unread. An outstanding copy of this collection of art from Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss; uncommon in this condition due to the heft of this oversized tome. Filled with more than 300 images of Dr. Seuss's "midnight paintings", his sculptures, his concepts for books and text giving background and insight to this cultural icon. A beautiful coffee table book filled with the art of Dr. Seuss! Not remaindered, not ex-library; will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box. Seller Inventory # 4979
Seller: Signedbookman, Aurora, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. The book is in very good condition with back cover tear at inside spine but not loose else fine. The jacket is in good condition with four inch taped tear on rear of jacket and light edgewear in mylar. First Edition. Seller Inventory # 016707
Seller: Gian Luigi Fine Books, Albany, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. First Edition. OVERSEAS ORDERS WILL REQUIRE SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONAL POSTAGE. Seller Inventory # 009268
Seller: Signedbookman, Aurora, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. The book is in as new condition. The jacket is in very good condition with edgewear. First Edition. This is an extremely rare book. Not available for shipment outside the United States. Seller Inventory # 015393