Collected Short Stories and the novel The Ballad of the Sad Café

The book is in good condition with a dust jacket that shows signs of wear, including minor edge tears and scuffing. The binding is intact, and there are no inscriptions or library markings. The pages are clean, with no visible annotations or damage, making it a well-preserved copy for its age.

This hardcover edition of "Collected Short Stories and the novel The Ballad of the Sad Café" by Carson McCullers was published by Houghton Mifflin Company in 1955. The title page confirms the publisher and place of publication as Boston. This collection showcases McCullers' profound storytelling ability, capturing the complexities of human emotions and relationships. Known for her deep character explorations, McCullers is a significant figure in American literature. This edition, printed by The Riverside Press in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a testament to her enduring legacy. The book is not marked as a first edition, and no signature or inscriptions are present. The dust jacket shows signs of wear, with minor edge tears and scuffing, reflecting its age and previous handling. This copy is a valuable addition for collectors interested in mid-20th-century American fiction.