SALINGER, J.D. "The Catcher in the Rye" [Little, Brown & Co, 1951] 1st Book Club Edition

"The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger [Little, Brown & Co, 1951]. First Book Club Edition with original dust jacket featuring the author's photograph on rear (as key signifier, as it was removed in later printings). 277pp. Book itself is clean and tight with no flaws to note. Jacket has moderate edgewear/tears. It's missing a chunk from the upper portion of the spine, as pictured, and has a small hole of missing paper at lower left of front cover. Near Fine in Good jacket.