Reader's Digest Condensed Books, First Edition (1964)

This is a vintage hardcover book, specifically the copyright and credits page from a volume of Reader's Digest Condensed Books. The page explicitly states 'First Edition' and carries a copyright date of 1964 by The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. The physical paper presents a significant cream or off-white tone, which is characteristic of wood-pulp paper aging over several decades, displaying visible 'tanning' or oxidation along the edges. The typography is set in a classic serif font, printed in black ink, featuring the standard legal disclaimers, copyright notices for both the US and Canada, and acknowledgments for specific excerpts such as 'Strokes' by Irvine H. Page. The manufacturing details confirm it was 'Printed in the United States of America'. In terms of condition, there is noticeable shadowy distortion across the page, likely caused by the angle of photography and lighting, along with mild rippling of the paper stock. The binding visible at the gutter appears tight, suggesting it has been kept in a stable environment, though the paper quality indicates a standard mass-market production rather than a fine-press edition. Notable markings include the specific attribution of condensations and the fictional disclaimer common to the era. The page also provides a partial view of the adjacent table of contents, mentioning 'A Song of...' and 'Strange...', typical of the multi-story anthologies popular in the mid-century period.