Hardcover. NY, Random House, reprint, nd, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Hardcover in pictorial glossy boards, 48 pages illustrated in 2-colors by Seuss. As topical today as when it was first published in 1938, The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins is the story of a young boy and his unjust treatment at the hands of a king. Written in unrhymed prose, The 500 Hats is one of Dr. Seuss's earliest works, and while it may not be as well-known as his other stories, the book addresses subjects that we know the good doctor was passionate about throughout his life: the abuse of power, rivalry, and of course, zany good humor. Bright, clean copy.