1966 Oscar Lobster's Fair Exchange – George Selden – Illustrated

A vintage hardcover book with a painterly blue and green underwater-themed cover. It features line drawings of a lobster, a starfish, a crab, and a fish gathered together. Title reads "Oscar Lobster's Fair Exchange."
1966 Oscar Lobster's Fair Exchange – George Selden – Illustrated
1966 Oscar Lobster's Fair Exchange – George Selden – Illustrated
1966 Oscar Lobster's Fair Exchange – George Selden – Illustrated
1966 Oscar Lobster's Fair Exchange – George Selden – Illustrated
1966 Oscar Lobster's Fair Exchange – George Selden – Illustrated
1966 Oscar Lobster's Fair Exchange – George Selden – Illustrated
1966 Oscar Lobster's Fair Exchange – George Selden – Illustrated
A vintage hardcover book with a painterly blue and green underwater-themed cover. It features line drawings of a lobster, a starfish, a crab, and a fish gathered together. Title reads "Oscar Lobster's Fair Exchange." 1966 Oscar Lobster's Fair Exchange – George Selden – Illustrated 1966 Oscar Lobster's Fair Exchange – George Selden – Illustrated 1966 Oscar Lobster's Fair Exchange – George Selden – Illustrated 1966 Oscar Lobster's Fair Exchange – George Selden – Illustrated 1966 Oscar Lobster's Fair Exchange – George Selden – Illustrated 1966 Oscar Lobster's Fair Exchange – George Selden – Illustrated 1966 Oscar Lobster's Fair Exchange – George Selden – Illustrated
1966 Oscar Lobster's Fair Exchange – George Selden – Illustrated
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This hardcover book features a slender rectangular silhouette and a smooth glazed texture, offering a playful aesthetic for curated playroom displays.

A charming artifact of mid-century children’s literature, this 1966 edition of Oscar Lobster's Fair Exchange captures the whimsical underwater world of George Selden. The volume is defined by its beautiful, painterly cover in shades of seafoam and azure, populated by the eccentric line-art characters of illustrator Peter Lippman. This specific aesthetic provides a joyous, "vernal house" presence that feels right at home in a dedicated nursery or as a textural anchor in a collection of 1960s storybooks.

At 172 pages, the book is a tactile journey through a storied maritime adventure, featuring the expressive and detailed ink drawings that became Lippman's trademark. The volume remains in exceptional condition, preserving the saturated colors of the 1960s printing process. Whether utilized as a nostalgic bedtime story or styled as a pop of cool color on a gallery shelf alongside glass fishing floats, this book is a resilient and dignified testament to the enduring magic of the Selden-Lippman collaboration.

This item is vintage, 60 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.

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    • Origin: USA

    • Era: 1960s

    • Material: Paper, Hardboard

    • Dimensions: 9" H x 6.5" W

    • Condition: Very Good

    • Special Feature: Illustrations by Peter Lippman

    • Note: First edition era; pictorial boards