Catcher in the Rye,The – J. D. Salinger
F/NF Book Club

For sale is a Fine hardcover 60th Anniversary Book Club Edition, of The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger, in a Near Fine dust jacket, protected in a new archival wrap. The book is a Little Brown First Edition unstated, with 1951 and the publisher’s name only on the title page, the author’s 1951 copyright on the copyright page and no subsequent dates or printings and no Book Club Edition statement. Inset is the 8-page BOMC 60th Anniversary Edition pamphlet.

The exterior of this hardcover edition is in excellent condition. The black boards are spotless with the small book club dimple on the back board. The title gilt is very strong, and the top page blocks has very mild foxing. The binding is tight with no creases or spine tilt, while the spine ends are strong. There is no edge wear and the  corners are straight and sharp.. Inside the book is in pristine unread condition, with  no marks, inscriptions, or any other signs of ownership. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright.

The Near Fine dust jacket has very mild edge wear, and looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap. There is no book club emblem or mark, but there is also no price on the flap.

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.