A charming letter, typed and signed by the beloved children’s author Theodore S. Geisel—better known as Dr. Seuss. Dated 1977, the letter is addressed to a student, Miss Ellen Fritz, who had written to him as the subject of a school report.
In the letter, Geisel expresses his appreciation for her “wonderfully kind letter” and admits to being “truly tickled” that she chose him. He regrets that he cannot spare the time to answer her questions in full but mentions enclosing a “prepared technical note” for her assistance. The letter closes with warm thanks for her generous words about his “silly stories,” signed in his distinctive hand “Theodore S. Geisel.”
The letter reflects Geisel’s genuine engagement with his readers, especially young students, and showcases his warm, modest, and playful personality. It is an outstanding piece of Seussiana, ideal for collectors of children’s literature, autographs, or 20th-century American cultural ephemera.