The Catcher in the Rye by SALINGER, J. D - [c.1990-2000s]

New York: Little, Brown and Company. Near Fine in Very Good- dust jacket. [c.1990-2000s]. Hardcover. 0316769533 . A stated thirty-seventh printing of J. D. Salinger's classic 1951 novel. Centered around the author's Holden Caulfield character, the story explores many emotional themes of adolescence and early adulthood. This work was named to the Modern Library list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. --- In full black paper-covered boards with titling on spine in gilt, publisher device in blind on cover. Volume wrapped in jacket with familiar Michael Mitchell-designed carousel horse artwork to front panel. Though 1951 date appears in book, possibly published c.1990s-2000s. --- With faint rubbing to front cover and bookseller pencilings to front free endpaper, otherwise a clean, bright copy without markings. Unclipped jacket ($14.95) with small holes at extremities (likely the work of silverfish), sunned spine and a horizontal scratch to front panel, else bright, intact and in removable archival mylar protector.; Octavo (8 to 9 in. tall); (6), 277 pages .