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Salinger, J. D.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- printed book
The Catcher in the Rye. Boston: Little, Brown, c. 1951
8vo (8 x 5 3/8 in.; 203 x 138 mm). Publisher's black cloth, spine lettered; spine ends worn and with small chips. Modern dust-jacket with barcode on blank lower cover; price clipped from front inner flap. Half red morocco gilt clamshell case.
8vo (8 x 5 3/8 in.; 203 x 138 mm). Publisher's black cloth, spine lettered; spine ends worn and with small chips. Modern dust-jacket with barcode on blank lower cover; price clipped from front inner flap. Half red morocco gilt clamshell case.
Provenance
Pearl Bsharah (presentation inscription)
Literature
Burgess, 99 Novels 53–4
Condition
Condition as described in catalogue entry.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A rare inscribed copy of Salinger's masterpiece, signed at The New Yorker's offices to an employee of the magazine: "To Pearl Bsharah with best wishes from J. D. Salinger. The New Yorker, April 13, 1959." Later printing.