You’re Only Old Once! By Dr. Seuss. First Trade Edition, First Printing. Random House. New York, 1986.

Theodor Geisel, better known by his pen name, Dr. Seuss, produced some of the most popular children’s books of the twentieth century. During the 1950s and 60s, his silly and poetic works became classics, including The Cat in the Hat, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Green Eggs and Ham. His career continued for decades, too, proving that he was as prolific as he was genius. You’re Only Old Once! is one of his later works. It is also one of his select titles aimed at adults, perhaps more so than children. It describes an elderly patient who visits a clinic full of odd procedures and strange waiting periods. Inspired by Geisel’s own experiences with geriatric care, You’re Only Old Once! found favor with adult readers and became a bestseller. It remains one of Dr. Seuss’s most popular titles. This first trade edition, first printing is in fine condition. In the original quarter cloth, fine. Text block fine. In the original dust jacket, fine. Price clipped. A fine first trade edition of You’re Only Old Once!