Theo Lesieg Appraisal

Ten Apples Up On Top! by Theo. LeSieg (Dr. Seuss) illustrated by Roy McKie

This item is a children's hardcover book titled "Ten Apples Up On Top!". The cover is a dark, possibly charcoal, gray, providing a stark background for the white text and colorful illustrations. The title "Ten Apples Up On Top!" is prominently displayed in a large, playful white font. Below the title, three animal characters are illustrated in a whimsical, Dr. Seuss-esque style: a yellow lion, a striped orange and black tiger, and a white dog with yellow spots. Each animal is depicted balancing a stack of red apples on their heads, with the lion and tiger balancing multiple apples, and the dog balancing a single apple, reinforcing the book's numerical and balancing theme. The illustration is colorful and appears to be in good condition with no noticeable fading or smudges. In the top right corner, there is a circular logo featuring "The Cat in the Hat" character, with text around it reading "I CAN READ IT ALL BY MYSELF", and a banner below stating "Beginner Books". This indicates its target audience and publisher imprint. Below the main illustration, the authors are credited: "by Theo. LeSieg" which is a pseudonym for Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel), and "illustrated by Roy McKie". The binding appears to be a standard hardcover, showing some minor wear along the edges and corners, consistent with a used book, but no significant tears or damage are visible. The overall condition suggests it has been handled but is well-preserved. The style points to a mid-20th century publication, likely from the 1960s or 70s, characteristic of the Beginner Books series.