The Lorax Appraisal

The Lorax by Dr. Seuss (Hardcover Book)

This item is a hardback copy of the classic Dr. Seuss children's book, "The Lorax." The cover features a vibrant illustration in Dr. Seuss's distinctive style. The primary colors on the cover are sky blue for the background, bright yellow and red for the Truffula Trees, and various shades of green for the grassy foreground. The character of the Lorax, depicted in brown with a prominent yellow mustache, stands atop a tree stump, with white 'sparkle' lines radiating from him. The title, "The Lorax," is prominent, with "The" in red on a yellow Truffula tree and "LORAX" in yellow on a red Truffula tree. The author's name, "Dr. Seuss," is printed in white at the bottom center. The book appears to be standard children's book size, likely made of cardboard covers on heavy paper stock. Visible condition issues include noticeable wear on the corners, particularly the top left which shows significant fraying and some loss of the blue cover material, revealing the underlying board. The top right corner also shows wear, though less severe. The spine appears intact, but there's overall light surface wear consistent with a well-read copy. A white sticker or label is affixed to the bottom left corner of the front cover, possibly indicating a library or previous ownership mark. The craftsmanship reflects typical mass-produced children's books of its era, characterized by bold, simple illustrations and durable binding for repeated handling. The estimated age would align with the publication history of "The Lorax," which was originally published in 1971, suggesting a likely mid to late 20th-century printing.