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1943 This Is Ann: She’s Dying to Meet You
FIRST EDITION / FIRST ISSUE — GPO 1943-543637 — TWO-STAPLE BINDING
Original World War II U.S. War Department malaria-prevention pamphlet This Is Ann: She’s Dying to Meet You, with text by Munro Leaf and illustrations by Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss).
Published by the U.S. Government Printing Office in 1943 for distribution to American servicemen during World War II. The booklet uses the character “Ann,” representing the malaria-carrying Anopheles mosquito, to teach troops about malaria and its prevention.
EDITION / ISSUE IDENTIFICATION
• First Edition / First Issue
• U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943
• GPO code: 1943-543637
• Two-staple binding
• Original red-and-black illustrated wrappers
• War Department publication dated August 1943
• Text by Munro Leaf
• Illustrations by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel)
The 1943-543637 GPO state has been identified in bibliographic and sale references as a first edition/first issue. Two-staple examples bearing this GPO code have also been described by specialist rare-book dealers as the earliest variant/state.
Later printings/states of This Is Ann are known with different Government Printing Office codes and binding configurations. Please see the photographs showing the actual 1943-543637 imprint and two-staple construction of this copy.
CONDITION
Original vintage condition with age-related toning and wear consistent with an approximately 80-year-old wartime paper publication.
The covers exhibit natural toning, scattered small spots/marks and general edge wear. The rear cover has additional discoloration/toning, particularly toward the lower portion. The two original staples exhibit oxidation/rust with associated brown discoloration along the spine.
The interior presents well overall, with the distinctive red-and-black printing remaining strong and vivid. Interior pages shown exhibit natural age toning and occasional small age spots.
Please carefully review all photographs for the condition of the covers, binding, staples, corners, edges, interior pages, toning, spotting and other signs of age. The photographs show the actual pamphlet being offered and form an important part of the condition description.
A scarce early Dr. Seuss wartime publication combining Dr. Seuss collecting, World War II history, military ephemera and medical history.
The pamphlet will be placed in an archival-quality protective sleeve with rigid support and carefully packaged for shipment.
