Reader's Digest Condensed Books Volume 5, 1968

The book is a hardcover with a patterned cover and red spine, showing signs of wear typical for its age. The spine has some chipping at the edges, and there is no dust jacket present. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or library markings. Overall, it is in good condition considering its vintage status.

This volume, "Reader's Digest Condensed Books: Volume 3, 1968," is a first edition published by The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. in 1968. It features condensed versions of works by authors David Conover, Martin Woodhouse, Victoria Holt, Jessamyn West, and Allan W. Eckert. The book includes the story "Once Upon an Island" by David Conover, with paintings by Nita Engle, along with other notable works such as "Bush Baby" and "The Queen's Confession." This edition is characterized by its unique hardcover design with a patterned cover and red spine, typical of Reader's Digest publications of the era. As a first edition, it holds particular interest for collectors of mid-20th-century anthologies. The book is in decent condition for its age, though it lacks a dust jacket. This volume is an intriguing piece for enthusiasts of condensed literary works, offering a snapshot of popular literature from 1968.