Description
Betterment Books, Stamford Conn. [Published Date: 1963]. Small booklet, paper covers, 64 pp. Includes 4 of Poe’s short stories: The Pit and the Pendulum, The Cask of Amontillado; The Masque of Red Death; The Purloined Letter. Illustrated by David Friedman. Part of Betterment Books’ “Classics from the Classics” booklet series, intended to provide “interesting, readable and entertaining selections from the world’s best literature… These are brought to you in illustrated, 25c editions with a handy format designed to fit pocket or purse.” Includes illustration of Poe on inside of front cover and brief biography on page 2.