Description
First edition, first printing of The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, with a compliments card from the publisher.
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.
