The Catcher in the Rye
by J.d. Salinger
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Very Good
- Seller
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rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
BOSTON: Little Brown, 1951. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First PRINTING. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Best first printing to be had.This is a fine clean bright original first printing hardcover(stated) in black boards,277 pages, with gilt lettering on the spine. There are no names,marks,plates, etc.inside. Pages are very clean and looks new! Spine has bright gold lettering making this one of the best examples to be found. It has the original rare first trade printing original jacket. It has Salinger's picture on back. A hard to find original quality book and jacket. A very rare historic first printing of this American classic. Photos upon request..
Synopsis
Published in 1951, The Catcher in the Rye has become a common part of high school and college curricula throughout the English-speaking world and has been translated into all major languages. Since its publication with a $3.00 sticker, it has reportedly sold more than 65 million copies. The novel's antihero, Holden Caulfield, has become a cultural icon for teenage rebellion. Due to its liberal use of profanity and portrayal of sexuality and teenage angst, it has frequently been met with censorship challenges in the United States making it one of the most challenged books of the 20th century.
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- Bookseller
- RARE PRINT BOOKS
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 100000432
- Title
- The Catcher in the Rye
- Author
- J.d. Salinger
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First PRINTING
- Publisher
- Little Brown
- Place of Publication
- BOSTON
- Date Published
- 1951
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾" - 12&
- Keywords
- CATCHER,RYE,salinger
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