Reading and Living for Middle Grades. Book I (1930 Grammar School Literature Hardcover) Author/Adapter/Editor: Howard C. Hill, Rollo L. Lyman, and Nelle E. Moore Illustrator: Norman Borchardt Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, NY. U.S.A. 1930 Used Elementary School Reading Textbook. First of a series of three books. Of note are suggested additional readings titles for each section, which is focused on a particular virtue. Without becoming maudlin, ideals of right living were considered a major part of childhood education. Glossary, class activities/discussion and teacher guide included. Interior is complete and unmarked. Book has been used by children so has been soiled and the front hinge is beginning to separate. Hardcover has red cloth boards with black and white lettering and designs. Usable but fragile copy. Size: 12mo - over 6 - 7" tall, 432pp. Condition: Acceptable Hardcover w/o Dust Jacket – Student owned copy. Copyright as this collection 1930. Individual story or illustration copyrights cited separately. No edition/printing stated nor info found. No ISBN, LCCN nor MSR. Notes on Condition/Edition ratings: Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new”. Booksellers needed some word to describe this... Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher. Very Good – How you or I might take care of a book, closer to “as new” than standard. Might show ownership. Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” The most likely condition for books of this age title, shows the book has been read or previously owned. Acceptable – How a child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.) Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask). Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end. 1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy. Thanks for looking!