Dr. Seuss - The Cat in the Hat (VHS) Slipcase
Vintage Media & Memorabilia

Dr. Seuss - The Cat in the Hat (VHS) Slipcase

This item is the cardboard slipcase for a VHS release of Dr. Seuss's 'The Cat in the Hat.' The cover art features a classic illustration of the Cat in the Hat playing a blue upright piano, with Thing 1 and Thing 2 looking on, and the fish in a bowl appearing at the side. The color palette is characteristic of later 20th-century Dr. Seuss media, utilizing teal, magenta, yellow, and the iconic red-and-white stripes of the Cat’s hat. The slipcase shows notable signs of age and wear, including significant edge fraying at the top, corner crushing, and several white 'snowing' stress marks on the front face where the ink has been rubbed away from the cardboard. There is a visible crease across the bottom right corner and some discoloration or light foxing along the edges. The construction is standard die-cut folded cardstock common for home video releases from the 1980s to early 1990s. The typography for 'Dr. Seuss' and the title is consistent with Random House and Fox Video branding conventions for this era. No manufacturer's logo is clearly visible in this front-on view, but the craftsmanship is industrial-grade for mass-market consumer home media.

Estimated Value

$15-$25

Basic Information

Category

Vintage Media & Memorabilia

Appraised On

January 16, 2026

Estimated Value

$15-$25

Item Description

This item is the cardboard slipcase for a VHS release of Dr. Seuss's 'The Cat in the Hat.' The cover art features a classic illustration of the Cat in the Hat playing a blue upright piano, with Thing 1 and Thing 2 looking on, and the fish in a bowl appearing at the side. The color palette is characteristic of later 20th-century Dr. Seuss media, utilizing teal, magenta, yellow, and the iconic red-and-white stripes of the Cat’s hat. The slipcase shows notable signs of age and wear, including significant edge fraying at the top, corner crushing, and several white 'snowing' stress marks on the front face where the ink has been rubbed away from the cardboard. There is a visible crease across the bottom right corner and some discoloration or light foxing along the edges. The construction is standard die-cut folded cardstock common for home video releases from the 1980s to early 1990s. The typography for 'Dr. Seuss' and the title is consistent with Random House and Fox Video branding conventions for this era. No manufacturer's logo is clearly visible in this front-on view, but the craftsmanship is industrial-grade for mass-market consumer home media.

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