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Stated First Edition "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger, 1951

Item Details

Title and Author/Editor The Catcher in the Rye (J. D. Salinger)
Genre Literary and Classic
Illustrator Michael Mitchell
Type of Illustration Jacket design
Binding Cloth on board, Custom clamshell case
Dust Jacket Yes
Publisher or Printer Little, Brown and Company
Publication Year 1951
Period Mid-20th Century
Place of Publication Boston
Edition Statement Stated First Edition
Number of Books 1
Additional Information J. D. Salinger’s first book, housed in a custom clamshell box with gilt lettering, features the original dust jacket with a photograph of Salinger to the back panel and a slug for the Book-of-the Month Club selection to the interior back flap.

Condition

- wear to the cover at the headband and tail, rubbed edges, bumped corners and soiling; chipping, soiling and browning to the original dust jacket; cracked front hinge; writing to the text margins and underlining; tanning to the text; custom clamshell case is in pristine condition.

Dimensions

2.0" W x 9.25" H x 6.25" D

- measures clamshell case.

Item #

ITMG107785

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