Reader's Digest Condensed Books Vol. XIX

The book is in good condition with a sturdy binding and clean pages. The cover shows minor wear typical of its age, with a maroon spine and tan boards. There is no dust jacket present. The pages are free from inscriptions or library markings, maintaining the book's original state.

This first edition of "Reader's Digest Condensed Books: Autumn 1954 Selections Volume Nineteen" was published by The Reader's Digest Association in Pleasantville, N.Y. in 1954. This volume brings together a collection of five condensed works by notable authors of the time: Harriette Arnow, Joseph F. Dinneen, Irving Stone, Augusta Walker, and Ernest K. Gann. Each selection offers a unique narrative, showcasing the diverse storytelling that Reader's Digest condensed books are known for. As a first edition, this volume is a valuable piece for collectors of mid-20th-century anthologies. The book is bound in a distinctive two-tone cover with a maroon spine, and it retains its structural integrity despite the absence of a dust jacket. This edition represents a snapshot of 1950s literature, capturing the era's popular narratives in a format designed for broad readership.