Catcher in the Rye, The – J. D. Salinger
Good Early Print

For sale is a Very Good hardcover first edition, early printing, of the timeless classic “The Catcher in the Rye” by J. D. Salinger with no dust jacket. The book is a Little Brown First Edition unstated, with the publisher’s name only on the title page, the author’s 1951 copyright on the copyright page and no subsequent dates. Eleventh printing is evidenced by three reprint statements on the copyright page: “Reprinted July 1951 (five times),” “Reprinted August 1951 (three times),”  and “Reprinted September 1951 (twice).”

The exterior of this hardcover edition is in very good condition. The black boards are clean with uneven sheen, the title gilt is faded, but still legible. There is a tight binding, with mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed  corners. The bottom text block is flattened and the top has some smudges. The side edges are clean and strong. The spine ends are rolled and rubbed.  Inside the gutters are darkened and the first free end paper has a vintage paper bookstore label and the number 23 which may be an old price. Pages were rough cut on pages 274-6. No other marks or inscriptions. The interior pages are clean, lightly toned and supple.

No dust jacket.

The Catcher in the Rye is a groundbreaking novel that explores the mind of a young man struggling with growing up in society. Written in the 1950s, it remains a literary masterpiece and a must-read for all fans of classic American literature. Critics and reviewers have praised Salinger’s writing style and ability to capture the angst of adolescence, making this book a must-have addition to any serious collector’s library.

Ships promptly in corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.