{"product_id":"reader-s-digest-1980s-condensed-books-set-x7-red-leatherette-bookshelf-decor","title":"Reader’s Digest 1980s Condensed Books Set x7 Red Leatherette Bookshelf Decor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReader’s Digest 1980s Condensed Books Set x8 Red Leatherette Collectors Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful vintage collection of 8 hardcover volumes from the Reader’s Digest Condensed Books series, published in the 1980s. These Collector’s Library Editions are bound in red and maroon leatherette covers, each featuring elegant gold foil geometric patterns and ribbon bookmarks. Each volume contains four condensed novels, covering a wide range of genres including suspense, drama, romance, historical fiction, and action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Product Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tPublisher: Reader’s Digest Association Limited\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tEdition: Collector’s Library Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tBinding: Hardcover in red\/maroon leatherette with gold geometric art\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tPublication Era: 1980s\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tTotal Volumes: 7\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tTotal Stories: 32 condensed novels (4 per volume)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tPrinted in: Great Britain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tCover Designer: Jeffrey Matthews M.S.I.A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Included Titles (Selection from Volumes):\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tSunflower by Marilyn Sharp\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tThe Passing Bells by Phillip Rock\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tThe Education of Little Tree by Forrest Carter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tThe Mountain Farm by Ernest Raymond\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tLicence Renewed by John Gardner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tThe Cradle Will Fall by Mary Higgins Clark\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tHungry as the Sea by Wilbur Smith\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tThe Charm School by Nelson DeMille\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tOverboard, Promises, The Snake, Jack, Excellency, Stalking Point\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tAlone Against the Atlantic, Chase the Wind, and more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Design Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese editions are part of the acclaimed Collector’s Library series, featuring stylized gold foil designs on the front and back covers in a variety of patterns. Each book includes a satin ribbon bookmark in coordinating red or maroon. The spines are richly embossed with gold titles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Condition:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcceptable vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tCovers show signs of wear including scuff marks, edge rubbing, and some fading on foil details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tOne volume has light speckling\/discoloration on the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tSpines mostly intact, with slight fraying to some ribbon bookmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tPages are naturally yellowed from age but clean and tightly bound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e About Reader’s Digest Condensed Books:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaunched in 1950, Reader’s Digest Condensed Books offered readers abridged versions of contemporary bestselling novels. These volumes made quality fiction accessible to a wide audience and became staples in homes worldwide. The 1980s Collector’s Editions are particularly prized for their bold geometric cover designs and elegant presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Why Buy This Set?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tVisually striking for display on bookshelves or as decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tWideranging stories to suit different tastes and reading moods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tCollectible vintage edition with timeless midcentury styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\t•\tPerfect gift for book lovers or vintage collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA nostalgic and stylish addition to any library or home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gifted UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52605369516379,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/4986\/3003\/files\/57_5aa1ea8f-8cfb-4b99-b1ab-36e0ef2c6cc9.jpg?v=1773700669","url":"https:\/\/gifteduk.com\/products\/reader-s-digest-1980s-condensed-books-set-x7-red-leatherette-bookshelf-decor","provider":"Gifted UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}