Gifts from the Past

The book is in good condition with a sturdy binding and clean pages, showing typical signs of library use. The cover features vibrant illustrations with minimal wear on the edges. There is no dust jacket present, and library markings are visible, indicating its previous use in a public library.

"Gifts from the Past" is a 1962 anthology published by The Crowell-Collier Publishing Company in New York. This first printing is part of the Collier's Junior Classics Series, curated by a distinguished editorial board led by Margaret E. Martignoni, Dr. Louis Shores, and Harry R. Snowden, Jr. The book offers a collection of children's stories and poems selected for enrichment reading. Although the author remains unknown, the volume editor, Elenora Alexander, brings expertise as the Director of Library Services in Houston, Texas. This edition is particularly notable for its first printing status and its inclusion in a respected series. The book is an ex-library copy, evident from the Gaines County Library stamp, but remains in good condition with no dust jacket. This volume is a valuable piece for collectors of mid-20th-century children's literature anthologies.