(1951) J.D. SALINGER: ‘The Catcher in the Rye’, BCE, Vg Hardcover w DJ

Through Holden’s distinctive narration, Salinger examines adolescent alienation, grief, loneliness and resistance to the perceived “phoniness” of adult society. (3) The blank rear panel of the dust jacket, which omits the portrait of J. D. Salinger found on the first trade-edition jacket.