Ted Geisel Books Appraisal

The Lorax by Dr. Seuss, 1971 First Edition Printing (Copyright Page)

This image captures the copyright and dedication page of the classic children's book 'The Lorax' by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel). The book was published by Random House, Inc. in New York. The text identifies the copyright year as 1971 by Dr. Seuss and A. S. Geisel. Notable identifiers for first edition status include the Library of Congress catalog card number 74-158379 and the specific dedication 'For Audrey, Lark and Lea With Love.' The page is constructed of white paper stock with black printed text in a classic serif font. Physical condition appears remarkably well-preserved for its age; the paper remains bright with minimal yellowing or foxing. There are no visible tears, dog-ears, or ink annotations on this specific page. The binding edge on the left shows a sliver of the iconic green and yellow illustrated cover board. This specific manufacturing run was printed and manufactured in the United States. As a seminal work in children's literature with a powerful environmental message, early printings of this book are highly collectible. The craftsmanship reflects standard high-quality commercial bookbinding of the early 1970s, featuring clear typography and standard matte paper common for hardcover picture books of that period.