This is a Reader's Digest containing four classic works (unfortunately, condensed versions). I purchased this at an estate sale because it's unique illustrations grabbed my eye, but it's ready for a new home where I hope it will be appreciated by someone who loves older books.

It was issued as marked on the spine "Summer 1952 Selections Vol. X."

What makes this such a beautiful book (to my eyes) is the gorgeous illustrations which accompany each selection, and the little things which bring you into another era. There's an invitation to join which is a fun read, even a leaf I found inside (an old bookmark?).

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I'm so happy I found this book a good home! Sending off to Megi53 -- enjoy!!

Picked up from the post office today. This is even better than I expected! The 50's artwork is superb. I'm curious about what type of ink was used to achieve these exquisite colors. That green in The Dam Busters' airplane illustration is simply luscious!

Between my parents and my grandparents, I must have seen nearly all the Reader's Digest condensed books/Select Editions -- it turns out I'd read two of the stories here; "The City Boy" and "The Dam Busters" (featuring Sambo, the beer-drinking dog), back when I was 11 or 12 years old.

When I first got this book, I read "The Hidden Flower" and enjoyed it tremendously. It was probably considered shocking in its time -- interracial marriage and (spoiler): a pregnant wife being dumped and having to give up her child!. A memorable line is when Cynthia, Allen's former girlfriend, meets Josui, his Japanese wife, and tee-hees, "Why, I could pin her on my jacket, like a flower." Good grief!

I just finished devouring "My Cousin Rachel", the last selection. Wow! What can I say? DuMaurier is certainly the mistress of the suspenseful build-up. Now I'm even more eager to read the copy of *Rebecca* that's been languishing on Mt. TBR for a couple of years.

Thanks for mailing me this book, Pyan. I'll release it soon.

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On ledge near drive-through window of former McDonald's on Wooding Ave.