Published by Consolidated Book Publishers, Inc, Chicago, IL, 1943
Seller: Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA, Wadsworth, IL, U.S.A.
Later printing. Small hardcover. The second issue with 1943 on the copyright page. Includes J.D. Salinger's story "The Hang of It" which was his first appearance in a book and came 8 years before "Catcher in the Rye." A tight very good copy in illustrated paper covered boards with some minor wear to the edges, a tiny chip to the top corner of the second page and some of the usual toning to the pages. A nicer than usual copy of a book that is very prone to wear.
Published by Consolidated Book Publishers, Chicago, 1942
First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Humorous anthology for the troops; most noted for containing the first book appearance of a J. D. Salinger story, "The Hang of It". First printing, 1942. Blue & red hardcover, as pictured; no jacket, as issued. Typically rubbed, corners frayed, rear cover scuffed & scratched; pages tanned. Text clean; 336 pages, color & b/w drawings. Size: 4¾" by 6¼".
Published by Consolidated Book Publishers, Chicago, 1942
First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Humorous anthology for the troops; most noted for containing the first book appearance of a J. D. Salinger story, "The Hang of It". First printing, 1942. Blue & red hardcover, as pictured; no jacket, as issued. Typically rubbed, especially the corners; minor scuffs; short mended tear along rear hinge; pages tanned. Text clean; 336 pages, color & b/w drawings. Size: 4¾" by 6¼".
Published by Consolidated, Chicago, 1942
Seller: Old Book Shop of Bordentown (ABAA, ILAB), Bordentown, NJ, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hard Cover. First. . First edition. Red, white and blue illustrated paper-covered boards. 336 pp. illustrated with color and black and white cartoons. The first book appearance of J.D. Salinger who here contributes the (very) short story "The Hang of It". Well rubbed about all the edges, small worn spot on the top of the front cover and rubbing also to the boards. Small old ".25" and a pair of initials top portion of the title page.
Published by Consolidated Book Publishers, Chicago, 1943
Seller: Charles Parkhurst Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Surprise, AZ, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Ediiton Thus. Second issue with 1943 date (rather than 1942) on title page. As issued with no dust jacket. Salinger's story represents his first book appearance. Pages slightly age toned is normal for this book. A very good+ copy bound in original red and blue paper covered boards with mild edge wear. 336 pp.
Published by E-386
Seller: Last Exit Books, Charlottesville, VA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Hardcover. 12mo. Published by Consolidated Book Publishers, Chicago, IL. 1942. 336 pgs. First Edition/First Printing. Bound in illustrated paper covered boards with titles present to the spine and front board. Boards have shelf-wear present to the extremities (boards are rubbed and worn). No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. Short fiction and diversional reading material for US servicemen during World War II, illustrated with cartoons, some in color; most noted for containing the first book appearance of a J. D. Salinger story, "The Hang of It".; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.
Seller: Libreria Salimbeni, Firenze, Italy
First Edition
Condition: Quasi ottimo. Chiacgo, Consolidated Book Publishers, (copyright 1943). In 16, pp. 336, tavole (anche a colori) fuori testo, legatura editoriale cart. figur. in rosso e blu. È un'antologia tascabile che raccoglie storie umoristiche, versi, fumetti e racconti per l'intrattenimento delle truppe durante la seconda guerra mondiale. E' da rilevare che contiene la prima edizione in volume di un racconto di J.D. Salinger, intitolato "The Hang of It".