first edition
1943 · (Washington, DC)
by [Seuss, Dr.]; [Leaf, Munro]
(Washington, DC): (Government Printing Office), 1943. Near fine.. First printing of this cheeky safety pamphlet on the dangers of malaria, handed to US troops during WWII. Both Leaf and Seuss were serving in uniform at the time of this pamphlet's creation — and while neither is credited, Seuss's cheerfully bizarre illustrations and Leaf's breezy prose nevertheless betray their distinctive styles. An unusual and highly sought piece of Seuss ephemera, quite evocative of the era. 5.25'' x 4.25''. Original saddle-stapled pictorial wrappers printed in black and red. Illustrated by Seuss in black and red. [32] pages. Faint toning and a bit of spotting, else (truncated)