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The Catcher in the Rye is a novel by J. D. Salinger, partially published in serial form in 1945–1946 and as a novel in 1951. It was originally intended for adults but is often read by adolescents for its themes of angst, alienation, and as a critique on superficiality in society. It has been translated widely. About one million copies are sold each year, with total sales of more than 65 million books. The novel’s protagonist Holden Caulfield has become an icon for teenage rebellion. The novel also deals with complex issues of innocence, identity, belonging, loss, connection, sex, and depression.
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J.D. Salinger Signed “The Catcher in the Rye”
Scarce signed copy of J.D. Salinger’s “The Catcher in the Rye” with extraordinary provenance. New York: Bantam Books. Later paperback edition. Measures 4″ x 6.75″. Signed to front free endpaper “To Ruth Rogers, / in friendship / J.D. Salinger / Daytona Beach / March 1973.” Dr. Ruth Rogers was a homeopathic physician in active practice in Daytona Beach, Florida when she was visited by Salinger and his young girlfriend, Joyce Maynard in March 1973. It is believed that the notoriously reclusive Salinger signed Dr. Roger’s personal copy of “Catcher” on this visit. In her 1998 memoir, “At Home in the World” Joyce Maynard discusses her relationship with Salinger and dedicates an entire chapter to their trip to Daytona Beach and this doctor’s visit, which coincidentally took place on the day Salinger ended their relationship and sent Maynard home to clear her things out of his house. Excerpt: “…Jerry…told this doctor…that he is a student of homeopathy…I wait for Jerry to begin describing the particular reason why we are here…’My friend here, Joyce, is anxious to consult you about a problem she’s experiencing that I have been trying to assist her with’…when we get back to the hotel…Jerry…rests his forehead in his hand…I’m finished with this…You’d better go home now…You need to clear your things out of my house’…” Lot accompanied by copy of “At Home in the World” and recent email correspondence with Maynard regarding the visit during which this book was signed. “Catcher” copy shows only minor toning and wear and is in overall excellent condition. A rare gem and must-have for Salinger enthusiasts. Sold for $5,372.
First edition, first printing of J.D. Salinger’s ”The Catcher in the Rye.” Boston: Little Brown and Company: 1951. Present with first issue dustjacket showing $3.00 present on front flap and Salinger’s photo on rear jacket panel. Excellent copy of the coming-of-age literary masterpiece featuring Holden Caulfield, the poster boy of disenfranchised youth. 277pp. measuring 5.5” x 8”. In publisher’s black cloth with gilt titles to spine. Book is in very good condition with binding very slightly cocked, light bumping to ends, bookplate to front pastedown and faint foxing to all page edges. Dustjacket is in good condition with tape repairs to verso, minor chips at edges of folds, and a darkened spine. Overall a handsome copy of one of the most acclaimed works of 20th century literature. Sold for $1,892.
J.D. Salinger typed letter, clearly signed “J.D. Salinger” in blue ink, dated 14 May 1966 and written while on a trip to Bermuda. Addressed to a Carrol Roderick in Hampshire, England, 3pp. letter — in typical Salinger style with much tongue-in-cheek content — begins with a list of made up headlines about local town goings-on in Bermuda, and then continues in small part, “…They asked me to justify American policy in Vietnam and were rather shocked when I told them this I could not do because our VN policy stinks…” On page two, Salinger writes 10 lengthy stories about the “headlines” from page one, calling it a “six-penny edition”. The letter then reflects upon the saying that “we have the government we deserve” with Salinger writing, “…It would appear that the British and Americans have been very naughty indeed to have the governments they currently have…[signed] J.D. Salinger”. Letter measures 8.5″ x 11″ on three separate sheets. Folds from mailing, staple holes and paper loss at the upper left corners; overall in very good plus condition. Photo has been intentionally blurred. Sold for $9,424.
Superb lot of letters by J.D. Salinger on writing, with content on developing characters, style, getting published, patience in one’s career, innate talent, handling rejection, etc. Lot includes (1) a 3pp. single-spaced typed letter signed ”Jerry” with copious content to a fellow, aspiring author Rose-Ellen Currie, with Salinger’s hand edits throughout. Letter is accompanied by original mailing envelope with Salinger’s embossed name and address; (2) Typed letter signed ”JDS” in type; (3) Typed page spanning 1/2 page where Salinger critiques one of Currie’s stories. Four pages on four sheets measure 8.5” x 11”, and half sheet measures approximately 8.5” x 5.5”. Envelope postmarked 23 June 1958 measures 6.75” x 3.75”. Folds, and a few small holes to the unsigned letter. Overall very good to near fine condition. Incidentally, Rose-Ellen Currie would go on to publish several short stories in the late 1950s, including one in ”The New Yorker”. Around the same time, she tragically lost the manuscript for her novel in a New York taxi and never recovered it. She would ultimately publish a novel entitled ”Available Light” in 1986, and a collection of short stories, ”Moses Supposes”, in 1994. A very rare and personal collection of correspondence by Salinger. Sold for $9,375.
Very interesting lot of three letters signed by J.D. Salinger, comprising an autograph letter signed ”J.D. Salinger”, an autograph postcard signed ”JDS”, and a lengthy typed letter signed ”JDS”. Salinger writes to a Gail Moen — a sister in the Holy Order of MANS sect, who begins correspondence with Salinger in 1976. Letters include: (1) Lengthy typed letter signed (also with a few handwritten corrections by Salinger) from Cornish, NH on 2 August 1979, where Salinger discusses a myriad of issues, notably his thoughts on responding to ”faceless, disembodied mail”, not liking zealots, being wary of grandiosity, and also spirituality. With excerpted content in very small part, ”…You sound as if you weren’t unduly shaken by the ‘regional council of priests,’ and that seems to me a good, a small grace in itself…all are connected and rumored, even, to be One. But the mystical life, as far as I know or have surmised, doesn’t palpably begin until we refrain absolutely from saying and thinking basically speculative things about it…I’m not a great admirer of zeal. Most of the zealots I’ve known champion and circulate very little that’s good or modest, and much that’s mere cant and dogma…[signed] JDS”. Two page letter on two sheets measures 5.75” x 8.5” with original envelope. Folds, else near fine. (2) Autograph letter signed, dated 24 December 1976, in part, ”Have no idea what sort of order the Holy Order of Mans is, but I…wish you a happy and wise New Year. J.D. Salinger”. With envelope made out in Salinger’s hand. Letter measures 8.5” x 11”. Folds, else near fine. (3) Autograph postcard signed, postmarked 24 December 1977. Salinger writes in part, ”I don’t remember…past ’emotional excesses’…It disturbs and saddens, sometimes, that so many young people have joined groups, sects. Well, all paths are long…” Measures 7” x 4.75”, in very good condition. An excellent archive of letters, giving insight into Salinger’s thoughts on spirituality and organized religion. Sold for $6,655.
Large lot of J.D. Salinger correspondence, comprising a revealing typed letter signed ”Jerry” that includes an additional autograph note signed, and also a letter signed ”John Ringling North” in type, both accompanied by their original mailing envelopes. Lot also includes a page of fiction, likely written by the letters’ recipient, Rose-Ellen Currie, an author whom Salinger admired. First letter, dated 8 March (1954) from Windsor, Vermont, shows Salinger in the middle of writing a ”large-size book”, possibly an early incarnation of either ”Franny” or ”Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters”, both published in 1955. Letter reads in part, ”All documents received and very much enjoyed, so take back your flatulent apologies about your general awfulness, etc. Mama don’t allow no masochism here…I almost never write letters when I’m working, perverse and tiny man that I am, and that I’d hoped you knew all about. Though I don’t see how you could have. ” Salinger then adds an autograph note, ”Excuse all the paragraphs. I’m really up to my ears in work confusion. With affection, J.” Single page letter measures 8.5” x 11”, accompanied by mailing envelope postmarked 10 March 1954. Folds, else near fine. Second letter, dated 18 July 1957, is addressed, ”Dear Rose Ellen girl”, with Salinger writing, ”The medal was very handsome. I keep it in the watch pocket of my rompers. / We’re all blooming, but outside of that, young lady, I don’t have a thing to say to you till you get that juicy family novel written. / John Ringling North”. Letter measures 8.5” x 11”, with original mailing envelope. Folds, else near fine condition. Lot is completed by a page of fiction, likely by Currie, in whose clever prose one can see Salinger’s influence. Sold for $5,938.
J.D. Salinger typed letter signed, with unusual content regarding several of his short stories: ”Bananafish”, ”Teddy” and ”Uncle Wiggily in Connecticut”. Salinger writes to a Mrs. Walker on 16 April 1953 from his home in Windsor, Vermont in part, ”…About Seymour’s suicide in ‘Bananafish.’ You say that people with humor do not kill themselves easily. You may be right, but it’s also possible that you’re overestimating or mis-categorizing the properties of humor. As I see the matter, humor wins out only on points, and when there are no points left, humor (i.e., wit) removes itself, too, and with it, all or most possibilities of victory, small or large…As for ‘Teddy,’ I’m sorry he kept you awake all night, and sorry that your husband and friends thought the ending clever and gimmick-like. It’s hard to please, God knows, and that’s about all I can say on the subject, beyond the fact that the ending seemed inevitable to me…[signed] J.D. Salinger”. Single page measures 8.5” x 11”. Separation starting along some two fold lines, otherwise near fine condition with a bold signature. Sold for $3,500.
J.D. Salinger Letter Signed — ”…I’m glad if that old story read all right…”
J.D. Salinger typed letter signed, responding to a man appreciative of his storytelling. Dated 1 June 1970, Salinger writes, ”Thanks very much for your nice letter. I’m glad if that old story read all right. And the particular comment you made is very welcome. Again, thank you…[signed] J.D. Salinger”. Letter measures 8.25” x 11”. Folds including one through signature, otherwise near fine condition. Salinger’s signature in black fountain pen is exceptionally bold. With original envelope postmarked from Windsor, Vermont on 3 June 1970. Sold for $2,500.
J.D. Salinger Hand-Addressed Envelope Signed
J.D. Salinger hand-addressed stamped envelope, signed “J. Salinger” in the return address. Envelope, postmarked 23 January 1967, from Windsor, Vermont, includes nearly 20 words in the author’s hand. Envelope is addressed to a Janice Lynton in Geneva, Switzerland: “Miss Janice Lynton / College du Leman / Versoix – Geneve / Suisse”. A copy of the letter that went with this envelope is included. Envelope, measuring 5.25″ x 4.25″, has minor tape residue along left edge and a small rip through signature, else very good condition. Sold for $2,749.
Rare first edition, first printing of one of the most desired books in the history of literature, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s ”The Great Gatsby,” published by Charles Scribner’s Sons: New York: 1925, with the nearly impossible to find first printing dustjacket. Every point is present: 1925 is printed on title page; Charles Scribner’s Sons logo appears on the copyright page with no subsequent printing statements; ”chatter” appears on page 60; ”northern” appears on page 119; ”it’s” is printed on line 16 of page 165; ”sick in tired” is found on page 205; ”Union Street station” is mistyped on line 7-8 of page 211. Bound in dark green cloth boards with title and author’s name blind-stamped to front board and gilt lettering to spine. Francis Cugat’s scarce original unrestored first printing dustjacket has the lowercase ”j” in ”jay Gatsby” on the back panel hand-corrected in ink. Sold for $50,000.
Very rare ”Gone With the Wind” novel signed by the cast. New York: The MacMillan Co., 1938, later edition. Novel is signed on the front endpapers by the leading cast members: Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Olivia de Havilland, Leslie Howard, Hattie McDaniel, Ona Munson, Evelyn Keyes, Ann Rutherford, Thomas Mitchell, Carroll Nye, Oscar Polk, and unit manager William J. Scully. Underneath their signatures are the names of their ”Gone With the Wind” characters, written in another hand. Housed in a custom leather clamshell box with five raised bands and gilt lettering to spine, ”Gone With the Wind / Autographed by Twelve Members of Cast”. Book measures 6” x 9”. Toning to signature page, otherwise very good. With PSA/DNA for all actor’s signatures. Sold for $15,000.
First Edition Set of Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” — “Fellowship of the Ring” & “Return of the King” Are First Printings; “Two Towers” Is Second Printing — All Three Are Near Fine
Very rare first edition, early printing set of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd., 1954 & 1955. All three are in extraordinarily near fine condition for both the books and their original dust jackets. “The Fellowship of the Ring” is a first edition, first printing (London: George Allen & Unwin, 1954) with map attached to rear flyleaf. Publisher’s red cloth with gilt spine titles. With signature mark “4” at the bottom of page 49. Original dust jacket priced “21s net”. “The Two Towers” is a first edition, second printing (London: George Allen & Unwin, 1954) with map attached to rear flyleaf. Publisher’s red cloth with gilt spine titles. Original dust jacket priced “21s net”. “The Return of the King” is a first edition, first printing (London: George Allen & Unwin, 1955) with map attached to rear flyleaf. Signature mark “4” present on page 49, and all lines of type sag in the middle. Publisher’s red cloth with gilt spine titles. Original dust jacket priced “21s net”. All measure 5.75″ x 9″ with top edges red. A beautiful set with only minor edge wear, toning to endpapers and very light wear to jackets. One of the nicest “Lord of the Rings” sets available. Sold for $14,588.
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