The Catcher in the Rye

Salinger, J.D.

Published by Little, Brown and Company, Boston, 1951

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Octavo, [8], 277pp, [3]. Black cloth, title stamped in gold on spine. Stated "First Edition" on copyright page. Solid text block, faint wear to covers and corners, near fine condition. In the publisher's second state dust jacket, with a small gap on the author's portrait between Salinger's hair and the upper edge of the rear panel. This copy has the $3.00 retail price placed over the "R" of "Catcher" on the front flap. Light sunning to spine, small chips to corners and edges, one inch short closed tear to center of spine. Free of restoration or repairs, a very good example. (Starosciak A. 30) (Burgess 53) A card is laid in at front, stating "With the compliments of the Publishers" from Little, Brown, and Company. A nice copy of a modern American classic.

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Title
The Catcher in the Rye
Author
Salinger, J.D.
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company, Boston
Publication year
1951
Condition
Near fine
Dust jacket
very good
Binding
Cloth
Illustrator
First edition, first printing of The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, with a compliments card from the publisher.
Edition
First Edition, First Printing.
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