Lot 277
  • 277

Salinger, J. D.

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • The Catcher in the Rye. Boston: Little, Brown, 1951
  • paper, ink
8vo (7 7/8 x 5 1/4 in.; 200 x 133 mm).  Publisher's black cloth, spine gilt-lettered; minimal wear.  Original dust-jacket, illustration by Michael Mitchell on upper cover and spine, author photo by Lotte Jacobi on lower cover; minimal wear. Half red morocco gilt slipcase and chemise.

Provenance

Lesley Holmes (signature in upper right corner of front free endpaper)

Condition

Condition as described in catalogue entry.
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Catalogue Note

First edition. A fine copy.