The Catcher in the Rye

By J. D. Salinger

Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1951. First Book Club Edition: "Book-of-the-Month Club* Selection" at the head of the front flap, trademark disclaimer at foot; "Book-of-the-Month" at head of rear flap, 003 at foot; Infamous photo of J.D. Salinger by Lotte Jacobi at rear of jacket, removed in subsequent printings. Hardcover. 277 pp.  VG+ in VG dust jacket. The dust jacket is protected in mylar. Original dust jacket has a chip missing at the spine head. Am including a second dust jacket that will effectively cover it and make it look whole. Really a very nice copy of this rare book.