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2271 - SALINGER (J.D.). The Catcher in the Rye. Boston, Little, Bro…
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Estimate CHF 2,500 - CHF 3,500
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SALINGER (J.D.). The Catcher in the Rye. Boston, Little, Brown and Company, 1951. In-8° bound in full black cloth, smooth spine with gilt title, illustrated dust jacket by Michael Mitchell printed in red, black and yellow, black and white photograph of the author on the spine, price in uncut flap. First printing of the original edition with the uncut first printing illustrated dust jacket. Salinger's timeless novel features one of the most striking characters of the twentieth century, who has become one of the heroes of American literature. Holden Caulfield, a disillusioned teenager, leaves his school to wander around New York, feeling uneasy about the hypocrisy of the world. A figure of alienation and the troubles of youth, he embodies an enduring reflection on adolescence, between lost innocence, revolt and the quest for identity. A fine copy in good condition of this classic of American literature. Good condition, with minor wear to the dust jacket, which has a slightly faded spine. Dust jacket : Spine a little insolate with colours a little faded Minimal visible sunning, particularly on the flaps Some light soiling 2 small tears without missing around the head of the spine Binding : Very good condition, very fresh Pages : Inside pages very clean Minor soiling to spine PANTHEON OF MODERN AMERICAN LITERATURE A remarkable collection of some of the greatest names in twentieth-century American literature in first-edition first editions. SALINGER (J.D.). The Catcher in the Rye. Boston, Little, Brown and Company, 1951. 8vo, original black cloth, pictorial dust jacket with design by Michael Mitchell printed in red, black and yellow, with the author's photograph on rear panel, price un-clipped. First edition, first printing, in a first issue dust-jacket un-clipped. Salinger's timeless novel follows one of the 20th century's most enduring protagonist who has entered the pantheon of American literary heroes. Holden Caulfield, a disaffected youth wandering New York after his expulsion, embodying the confusion and alienation of adolescence in a lasting meditation on lost innocence and the search for identity. A good copy Good condition, minimal wear to the dust jacket Dust jacket: The spine is slightly sun-faded and the colours have faded a little Minimal sun fading visible, particularly on the flaps A few light stains Two tiny tears with no loss of material along the top edge of the spine Binding: Very good condition, looking fresh Pages: Interior pages are clean Small stain on the edge
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