Studies in Reading by J.W. Searson and George E. Martin. Cover is red with a black border and text. A note is on the back cover that says, "Do not steal this book for fear of life for here comes dad with the butcher knife." First page says, "Do not steal this book for fear of shame for hear you see the owners name. Mr. Fay Conn, Parkersburg, Iowa." A moisture stain has affected the edges of the pages and caused the cover to bleed pink. Book is 279 pages.