The Gold Bug and Other Stories

The book is an ex-library edition with a library sticker on the spine. The cover shows significant wear, including creases and edge wear, and lacks a dust jacket. The binding appears intact, although the cover has visible signs of handling. The pages are slightly yellowed with age but remain legible and intact.

This edition of "The Gold Bug and Other Stories" by Edgar Allan Poe is published by the Webster Division of McGraw-Hill Book Company in 1947. Adapted by William Kottmeyer, this collection is part of the Webster Everyreaders series, designed to engage young readers with classic literature. Illustrated by P. W. Shoyer, the book offers a unique adaptation of Poe's work for educational purposes. While the original stories by Poe are timeless, this edition presents them in a format that retains the flavor of the originals while simplifying the language for easier comprehension. This copy, likely a later printing as indicated by the number line, is an ex-library edition with visible library markings. The absence of a dust jacket and the wear on the cover suggest it has been well-used, adding to its character as a piece of literary history.