first edition
1945 · Springfield (Ohio)
by Salinger, J. D.
Springfield (Ohio): The Crowell-Collier Publishing Company, 1945. First Edition. Very Good. Folio, original pictorial wrappers; the newsstand issue, with no mailing label. The first appearance of Holden Caulfield - the story is an early version of the first two chapters of The Catcher in the Rye; Salinger would not allow this story to be reprinted. A handsome copy, with light wear along spine. Internally clean and bright.
(Inventory #: 08527)